Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 132

Stella was speaking to Idris, "There's ten grand missing from Ursula's account, track where that money went."

The Larkins all bought into Ursula's story.

Scammed? Stella wasn't buying it, not for a second.

Idris nodded, "Right on it."

And of course, they had to dig deeper!

...

That evening, Stella got back to Wave Residence. Ronald wasn't home yet; Idris had dropped her off before rushing off to his next errand. The dining table was laid out with her favorite dishes from back in Ferrowland. But midway through the meal, Ronald called. Not waiting for the butler, Stella answered the phone herself.

"Stop worrying, I've barely had one bowl!"

It was as if she was a child, with him fretting over how much she ate.

Did Ronald ever tire of worrying?

hoped he wouldn't start thinking she was immature, too dependent on him to fret over. That was one label

asked, "Being this

tone carried a pampering affection only meant

I'm full, I'll stop eating, okay? Stop

to

Stella simply fell silent!

insisted on worrying, let him worry

softened noticeably. Ronald replied, "I'll be back in about two hours, had a bit to drink. Don't wait up, go to

determined to eat her fill despite Ronald's reminder. The butler couldn't help but feel impressive seeing her go for another

hearty appetite was indeed

into the garden to walk

do you want exactly?

Stella couldn't hide her annoyance

breathing grew more frantic, "Who

Stella asked, "What for?"

buy it, no matter

Stella was speechless.

meant Ursula had stirred the pot at the

lost it when it came to