Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 160

Ronald's chuckle grew louder as he placed a piece into Stella's plate.

Stella, with an exaggerated gesture, stuffed the food into her mouth, chewing with a vengeance! Her gritted teeth and fierce determination made it clear she wasn't so satisfied with this dinner choice. However, as the flavors melded on her tongue, her look of utter betrayal swiftly melted away. "This is actually delicious."

Especially the sauce - it was definitely something special.

Ronald asked, "Delicious?"

Stella nodded, "Yeah, really good."

Her disappointment vanished, discovering for the first time that the non-spicy version could indeed be scrumptious.

The atmosphere around the dining table lightened instantly.

...

Meanwhile, at the office of the Patel Group, Jeremy felt an inexplicable shiver run down his spine as he stepped from the conference room into his office.

called out to Harper, "Crank up the heat, will you? This weather's turning bone-chillingly

puzzled, "It's

She didn't feel it.

light office

all. Maybe you've caught a cold or something, Mr.

with the office heating set to a

idea,

she'd just drop it, and turned to

settled into his office, his phone buzzed insistently. He picked it

manage to

patting his suit pocket where

but a small

to shock - it contained a bracelet, not the ring. How did the ring get

remained oblivious to Jeremy's sudden tension and

competition! If he got his hands on it, I'd never hear the end of it."

but their wives, once best friends, had fallen out over who knew what