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

Stella was ludicrous.

Stella should compensate? That might just seal

Ronald's formidable reputation.

misunderstanding? You have no romantic intentions towards Stella?" Ronald asked, his voice calm but heavy with

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

hint of such intentions, and Jeremy feared a storm

Quinn, don't get the

Jeremy couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. He should have stood by Stella when the Larkin family

cigarette, taking a drag before tossing the pack to Jeremy as

sis Sirena, ensuring she won't trouble Ms.

indeed. Jeremy couldn't shake the thought: Ronald's feelings for Stella seemed too intense to be purely fraternal, though it was none of his business.

"Are you certain

doubt my word, I'll have Sirena thrown in jail this

Caius's mouth twitched at Jeremy's