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.

was the first to recover. "Oh, Mr. Quinn, it's not like that at all. I wouldn't dream 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

of demanding anything from Stella was ludicrous.

even suggest Stella should compensate? That

again by Ronald's formidable reputation. Not even in Portis City had he seen

was all just a misunderstanding? You have no romantic intentions

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

and

don't

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

taking a drag before tossing the pack to Jeremy as a

"I've confined my sis Sirena, ensuring she

Stella seemed too intense

eyed him coldly. "Are you certain everything's been taken

doubt my word, I'll

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