Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 54

After learned of Ursula's return, she'd contrived some great moves to deal with her. Yet, within a mere couple of days, Ursula was hospitalized, plagued by serious illnesses. Even without Stella's meddling, Ursula was already suffering.

What was Cloudia thinking?

Asking Stella to persuade Tegan to treat Ursula?

Cloudia should consider Ursula was lucky enough that Stella hadn't taken her life personally.

"Stella, I told you, Ursula didn't do what you think she did. Why won't you believe me?"

"I know what I know. I don't need you making excuses for her!" Stella's tone was firmer than Cloudia had ever heard before.

On the other end of the phone, Cloudia was incredulous at Stella's attitude.

Stella should be struggling in the plight. Hadn't hard times taught her anything?

Cloudia bit back her frustration, "I guess you don't want your card unblocked!"

"You think I care about that measly two grand you throw my way?"

felt the Larkins all lost their marbles; they wouldn't blink at dropping ten grand on some fancy piece of jewelry

came to their own flesh and blood, they'd nitpick over a monthly allowance, threatening to cut her off at the slightest

you drop me down

was certain of it, no doubt in her mind. They hung on Ursula's every word as if

think the money's not

think it's a lot? Mrs. Larkin, what's two grand to you? Probably wouldn't even cover a handbag for Ursula without you feeling it's beneath her to carry it, right?" Cloudia fell silent in an instant. Because Stella was speaking

her

represented the Larkins wherever she went. Cloudia wouldn't dream of letting her step out with anything less

en novelxo

her? Your worlds are different. Why waste money on things you don't need?" Stella couldn't help but smirk. So, to them, Stella was a

I'm a waste, I love wasting. Is that okay

it's not enough? Fine, I'll give you back your original allowance. How's ten grand a month?" Her tone sounded

was clear Cloudia wanted to

settled then. I'll call the bank and set up the ten grand for you. But there's something

"There's

had already

Cloud

mentioned a conditione

it must have

to do with Ursula.