Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 94

Talking about her dad, she just couldn't muster any feelings. It was probably just a matter of getting used to it, so it didn't really matter to her if he was around or not. "Alright, let's drop the gloomy topics, shall we? Let's talk about Yorick and the Larkin family instead."

Stella said, "That's just another can of worms."

And indeed, it was. Whenever she and Susanna delved into family matters, it inevitably led to some unpleasant characters.

Susanna popped a piece of bland, tasteless mushroom into her mouth. For someone who'd always had a penchant for spicy foods, this was disappointingly flavorless.

"I gotta warn you, though, Jaxon is a real piece of work. And Yorick, he's totally lost it over Ursula. They're definitely going to try and sabotage your studio." Susanna wasn't too worried about the overt attempts; after all, Stella had a brother watching her back. But the underhanded schemes? Those were a different story.

And then there was Ursula, the angelic bitch with a knack for manipulation as well as other foul moves.

Stella knew exactly what Susanna meant, "Don't worry, I'm prepared for whatever they throw my way."

Hearing Stella's confident response, Susanna felt relieved. Their adversaries were desperate, likely to resort to any dirty trick in the book. But Stella was different; she was ready and waiting. If they tried anything, they were just digging their own graves. "That's the spirit."

in agreement, "And remember, if you need anything from me, just say the word. I'm

family in Portis City, Susanna had grown up fearless, a trait nurtured by

with her, but whenever someone complained to her about Susanna's

when someone attempted for trouble,

Stella chuckled, "Got it."

were about to leave, the driver, having been

smile, "He really is quite the protective brother, isn't he? Does he monitor how much you

The question immediately brought

the numerous dinner times when Ronald would call just to ensure she hadn't overeaten. Most people worry about their family not eating enough,

twitched at Stella's silence, "He really

"He really

sparkled with envy, "I'd take a hundred brothers like

hundred? She

like to face a classroom of first graders, all demanding attention at once. It'd be a flood of questions and

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