Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 52

Yorick had his eye on acquiring Mist Bay for quite some time, a fact well-known among their circle.

But this time, there was a twist - it was for Ursula!

That alone guaranteed Yorick would move heaven and earth to secure it. Failing to do so would be a major blow to his pride.

Ursula stirred the pot with her antics, aiming to snag Mist Bay for herself, oblivious to the intricate web of relationships her actions would tangle. Susanna asked, "And how are you so sure they won't manage to buy it?"

She was dying to see the drama unfold. After all, Ursula and Yorick's predicament seemed like the perfect revenge comedy. Who wouldn't relish that? But the fear lingered that they might actually succeed.

"I heard he's willing to pay triple its market value. Are you sure the owner of Mist Bay won't be tempted?"

Stella replied, "Not a chance!"

"How do you know?"

""Because I'm the owner."

either

there was no reason to hide from

a good 30 seconds before Susanna finally found her words, "I think there might be something wrong with my ears. What did you just say? Am I going deaf? You're joking, right?" Stella's position within the Larkin family was no secret to

made hundreds of thousands annually, ten of those

And here

exploded

her card, cursing them for their cruelty. Turned out, she

a lot to this

family that raised you? It seems they've

could think about was

Stella's response

no more worrying

Stella remained silent.

like, even ten Yoricks couldn't

valuable as Mist Bay was not to be underestimated -

lasted quite a while until Ronald entered the room, prompting Stella to hang

shower, and with that intense gaze, looked like he'd stepped straight out of a

for not being in bed already. Noticing the untouched glass of milk on the side table only deepened his frown. Stella said, "Just Susie.