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.

at all. I wouldn't dream of asking Ms. Quinn for compensation. I was merely concerned

of demanding anything from Stella

compensate? That

formidable reputation. Not even in

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

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

and Jeremy feared

don't get the

Jeremy couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. He should have stood by Stella when the Larkin family and that scoundrel Yorick had targeted her. If

a cigarette, taking a drag before tossing the pack to

Sirena, ensuring she won't trouble

Jeremy couldn't shake the thought: Ronald's feelings for Stella seemed too intense to be purely fraternal, though it

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

If you doubt my word, I'll

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