Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 151

At the auction that day, Cloudia made a point of showing up in person, bringing Ursula along for the ride.

When the massive canary diamond was unveiled, Ursula couldn't hide her covetous gaze.

But this was about a piece valued at over ten million dollars here, not something the Larkins could just snap up with a wave of their hand.

And to think, the very same diamond ended up fashioned into a necklace, now adorning Stella's neck? Who exactly snagged that diamond, and what was their connection to Stella? Stella replied, "Aurora!"

Cloudia's breath caught in her throat. She questioned, "Who gave this to you? What's your relationship with them?"

"Is that any of your business?" Stella shot back with a biting retort.

"You..."

Cloudia felt her breath sink even heavier. She wanted to lash out, but remembering her purpose for coming, swallowed down her harsh words.

Lately, Stella had been nothing but cold towards their relation. But no matter what, Cloudia was her mother. This repeated disdain was too much to bear.

say what you came to say," Stella's voice

more, Cloudia took a deep breath, "Tegan and Finley need to return,

crucial was a clear sign to Cloudia. To save Ursula,

out

I almost thought you'd given up on

silent. Her already pale complexion turned ashen at the mention of the

won't cut ties with you, you're my daughter after all, my own

story would think

Stella was too sharp

again, "Do you really

me as your daughter,

is it something behind

after?"

You're

the house was futile, and she couldn't shut down the studio either Even a brainless person would realize what there would be behind her. And now here she was, acting as if there was much maternal affection

Cloudia's face stiffened.

thousand a year, but all you see is the