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.

her shower, just as Stella settled into bed,

got word. Yorick and Jaxon are teaming up to shut down your studio. My mom already got a message forbidding any collaboration with you. She told

were covert, but

they influenced by

thank your mom for me. Tell her I've got plenty of projects, and she

you a

please thank her for

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

Susanna might have worried Stella couldn't handle the Larkins but not anymore.

need for my

"Why?"

be dead for sure. It won't be

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

Stella answered, "Hello?"

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