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."

silence on either

from her. After all, the truth would be unraveled

with my ears. What did you just say? Am I going deaf? You're joking, right?" Stella's position within the Larkin family was

of thousands annually, ten of those studios couldn't afford

And here I was, worried the Larkin

exploded over the

when the Larkin family blocked her card, cursing them for their cruelty. Turned out, she

lot to this

you? It seems

point, all Susanna could think about was

response

"Well, no more worrying

Stella remained silent.

"More like, even ten Yoricks couldn't touch you

her something as valuable as Mist Bay was not to be underestimated

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

and with that intense gaze, looked like he'd stepped

being in bed already. Noticing the untouched glass of milk on the side table only deepened his frown. Stella said, "Just Susie. Heading