Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 109

When Jaxon brought the news back to the hospital, Cloudia was furious, ranting for a good ten minutes, "A disgrace to the family, an absolute disgrace! How on earth did I give birth to such a blight on our family name? She must be sent away, no matter what it takes." If Stella remained in Portis City, and the high society ladies found out she had risked her own reputation for some money-making scheme, where would the Larkins put their faces?

Ursula was also surprised at how quickly Stella had been released from the police station - and even more so that she was picked up by a man. It seemed she had underestimated her; she had thought Yorick was Stella's only option, but apparently, there was a backup. Well, she was curious to see who this new knight in shining armor was.

No matter who he was, she was determined to steal him away. As long as Stella was in Portis City, Ursula would ensure she had nothing.

"Absolutely infuriating," Cloudia seethed, her chest heaving with anger.

Yorick was equally enraged.

Was the man Jaxon mentioned Finley, or the one from the Silk-River Residences?

...

Stella, unaware of the hospital's drama that night, had dinner with Ronald before he retreated to his study, soon followed by Idris.

shower, just as Stella settled into

down your studio. My mom

actions were covert, but now they were openly

deeply were they influenced

her I've got plenty of projects,

you a big

please thank

my end? Though I guess you don't, considering your brother could

Stella couldn't handle the Larkins but not anymore. With a brother like hers taking

responded, "No need for my brother's

"Why?"

my brother intervenes, they'd be dead for

slow, painful payback. Quick revenge is too good for her." Reassured by Stella's calm demeanor, Susanna relaxed, and

Stella answered, "Hello?"

it Finley who bailed you out, or was it that man?" Yorick's voice came from the other end, tight with