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 that the ring might cause unnecessary misunderstandings. Since Ms. Quinn

idea of demanding anything from Stella was ludicrous. Jeremy could

even suggest Stella should compensate? That

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

just a misunderstanding? You have no romantic intentions towards Stella?"

and quickly clarified, "Absolutely

hint of such intentions, and Jeremy feared a storm

Quinn, don't get the

stood by Stella when the Larkin family and that scoundrel Yorick had targeted her.

a cigarette, taking a drag before tossing the pack

quickly added, "I've confined my sis Sirena, ensuring she won't trouble

seemed too intense to be purely

him coldly. "Are you certain everything's

I'll have

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