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.

merely concerned

very idea of demanding anything from Stella was ludicrous. Jeremy could feel

should compensate?

tone, was struck once again by Ronald's formidable reputation. Not even in Portis City had he seen

Mr. Patel, you're saying this was all just a misunderstanding? You have no romantic intentions

and quickly clarified, "Absolutely not! I harbor no such feelings towards Ms.

and Jeremy feared a storm

don't

help but feel a pang of regret. He should have stood by Stella when the Larkin family and that

a cigarette, taking a drag before tossing the

sis Sirena, ensuring she won't trouble Ms.

couldn't shake the thought: Ronald's feelings for Stella seemed too intense to be purely fraternal, though it was none of his business. His main concern

"Are you certain

you doubt my word, I'll have Sirena thrown in jail

at Jeremy's declaration. Was this really how a brother