Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 105

Yes, she wanted Stella out of Portis City.

That man was back in town, and with Stella still here, she feared things could spiral out of control.

And one hundred thousand dollars this time? She suspected it was just the beginning.

So, Stella had to leave.

Ursula remained silent, prompting Stella to say, "Not only you want me gone, but you seem pretty eager about it too, huh?"

Ursula's heart lurched again!

"Why am I eager about it? I just pity you. Better to grab the cash you've made last year, sell off the Silk-River Residences, and live your life on your terms than stay here and get twisted into nothing." Stella uttered, "Oh?"

Ursula went on, "With that kind of money, moving to a quaint town could set you up for life."

And she was telling the truth. Selling the Silk-River Residences and adding her savings, Stella had a small fortune as much as one million at least indeed. With that kind of money, moving to a small town could indeed mean a life of ease and wealth. "But what if I just don't want to leave? You want me gone? What if I want to stay right here and watch you die first? When are you planning on your funeral?"

Challenging her with the cold Larkin family demeanor? Fine, she'd like to see who cracked first.

last remark hit a nerve with Ursula. She had three major illnesses,

Her face turned ghostly pale in

Let's wait till my studio is

with anger at Stella's words, but a spark of determination lit

up the

work of closing her studio, of moving into Wave Residence. But for Ursula,

at the frail Ursula in the hospital bed, "Got any more drama for me?

Stella, her chest heaving. She intended to say more, but her struggling for

trembling hand pointed

could only think,

The discomfort was unbearable.

decided not to engage and turned to leave, "Since there's no

for dinner, and she didn't want

she opened the door, a sound from behind made her

up a significant amount of blood, staining the sheets in a shocking display. Stella's heart

was because Ursula

many

but Stella initially thought this was