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.

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

from Stella was ludicrous. Jeremy could

should compensate? That might just seal his

formidable reputation. Not

saying this was all just a misunderstanding? You have no romantic intentions towards Stella?" Ronald asked, his voice calm but

threat and quickly clarified, "Absolutely not! I harbor

such intentions, and Jeremy feared

Mr. Quinn, don't get the wrong

stood by Stella when the Larkin family and that scoundrel Yorick had targeted her. If only he'd had the foresight to recognize the force behind her, he

before tossing

confined my sis Sirena, ensuring she won't trouble Ms. Quinn

feelings for Stella seemed too intense to be purely fraternal, though it was none

coldly. "Are you certain everything's

If you doubt my word, I'll

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