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.

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 forget about it. I only hope you

demanding anything from Stella was ludicrous. Jeremy could feel Ronald's displeasure

suggest Stella should compensate? That might

formidable reputation. Not even in Portis City had he seen

have no

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

intentions, and

Mr. Quinn, don't

pang of regret. He should have stood by Stella when the Larkin family and that scoundrel Yorick had targeted her. If only he'd had the foresight

drag before tossing the pack to Jeremy as

Sirena, ensuring she

a sister was rare indeed. Jeremy couldn't shake the thought: Ronald's feelings for Stella seemed too intense to be purely

coldly. "Are you certain everything's been

you doubt my word, I'll have Sirena thrown

Jeremy's