Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 66

Experience taught once, but bad influences taught for a lifetime.

"Anything else you'd like to add, Ms. Quinn?" Jeremy could tell Stella was holding back.

Stella replied, "Nothing, if Sirena really loves Jaxon, maybe it's time to start thinking about wedding bells."

With a family like the Patels, any talk of marriage would surely mean a deep dive into the other party's background.

The mere mention of marriage with Jaxon caused Jeremy's face to darken - he had never been fond of the Larkin family. He had always opposed the relationship between Sirena and Jaxon. What was Stella implying by bringing this up now?

"She's still young. Marriage can wait."

Jeremy couldn't understand why Stella, after all her disputes with the Larkin family, would bring up marriage with Sirena for Jaxon.

But marriage? Better to forget about it.

With the Larkin family's influence waning, why else would the Quarry family have taken such a firm stance in the past issue against Ursula?

Back when they controlled that lucrative mine, Jeremy could barely give them the time of day, let alone now.

Stella teased, "So, Mr. Patel, you're just letting your sister run wild? Playing the field is a double-edged sword, you know."

words carried a hint

eventually nodded, turning

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had he left than Ronald

you out for lunch. Be

here,"

did he see you for?"

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dealings. Ronald, i he's a good business prospect don't let me be the reason you back out.

what I'm doing," Ronald assured

"That's good."

Stella felt at ease. Even if things with Jeremy fell through, it would be because

Stella took a sip

gaze sharp

the Larkin family's

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frost, "Call Jeremy. He's crossed a line with his tactics.

overheard the conversation. Jeremy

Ronald despised those who couldn't separate personal issues from business. Failing the cooperation and then seeking for connections were something Ronald