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 side

to hide from her. After all, the truth would be unraveled

lasted 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

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

you been keeping from me? And here I

voice exploded over the

pitied Stella when the Larkin family blocked her card, cursing them for

lot

involve the family that raised you? It seems they've treated you quite

point, all Susanna could think about was

response

no more worrying about you starving,

Stella remained silent.

"More like, even ten Yoricks couldn't

as valuable as Mist Bay was not to

lasted quite a while until Ronald entered

his hair still damp from a shower, and with that intense gaze, looked like he'd stepped straight

bed already. Noticing the untouched glass of milk on