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.

Ms. Quinn for compensation. I was merely concerned that the ring might cause unnecessary

demanding anything from Stella was ludicrous. Jeremy could feel

even suggest Stella should compensate? That might just seal his

formidable reputation. Not even in Portis City had he seen anyone command

no romantic intentions towards Stella?" Ronald

"Absolutely not!

of such intentions, and Jeremy feared

don't get

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

a drag before tossing the pack to

added, "I've confined my sis Sirena, ensuring

too intense to be

you

my word, I'll have

at Jeremy's declaration. Was this