Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 177

When Idris led Jeremy to the private room, they found Ronald, the sole occupant, lounging on the porch.

Upon laying eyes on Ronald, Jeremy stepped forward with a respectful nod. "Mr. Quinn."

Ronald set his cup of coffee aside, fixing Jeremy with a frosty gaze that sent a chill down his spine.

Behind him, Caius caught the sharp glint in Ronald's eyes. He quickly looked away.

The man emanated an aura so commanding, one could hardly bear to look directly at him. Was this the man who had raised Stella like his own?

Caius couldn't help but feel a surge of dread. With such a figure in her corner, the Larkin family and Yorick had truly stirred a hornet's nest, oblivious to the danger they courted.

Ronald's icy stare fixed on Jeremy. "You expect Stella to compensate you?"

Jeremy was momentarily lost for words, as was Caius. The chill in Ronald's tone made their hearts skip a beat.

of asking Ms. Quinn for compensation. I was merely concerned that the ring might cause unnecessary misunderstandings. Since Ms. Quinn lost it, let's just forget about it. I only

Stella was ludicrous. Jeremy could

Stella should compensate? That might just seal

Jeremy's deferential tone, was struck once again by Ronald's formidable reputation. Not

just a misunderstanding? You have no romantic intentions towards Stella?" Ronald asked,

threat and quickly clarified, "Absolutely not! I harbor no such

of such intentions, and Jeremy feared a

Mr. Quinn, don't

Larkin family and that scoundrel Yorick had targeted her. If only he'd had the foresight to recognize the force

a cigarette, taking a drag before tossing the pack to Jeremy as

my sis Sirena, ensuring she

Ronald's feelings for Stella seemed too intense to be purely fraternal, though it was none of his business. His main concern was

coldly. "Are you certain

If you doubt my word, I'll have

mouth twitched at Jeremy's