Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 190

And just like that, she had forgotten about the necklace around her neck, worth millions. At that moment, she was convinced that Stella's antics were all about getting her hands on the Larkin family fortune.

"You must be desperate for cash!"

Stella listened quietly as Cloudia vented her frustration.

Lazily turning over in bed, she responded, "Oh really? Going back to the Larkins nearly drove me to the poorhouse."

Poor? She threw that word right back at the Larkins.

Two thousand a month, and even that wasn't guaranteed. Thank goodness she hadn't relied on that money to live. If she had, she'd have starved to death. "You..."

Hearing Stella's words, Cloudia was so angry she saw spots.

Stella retorted, "After your wealth? Do you even have any wealth?"

And to think of including the Quinns in this bloodsucking scheme?

"Stella, you're way out of line! Then tell me, what's the meaning of this stunt you're pulling?"

Stella remained silent.

mean? She hadn't even seen the content of what

because I feared you'd

disdained the little wealth the Larkins had, what if they found out she'd been raised by the

making a big scene to cut ties was naturally

Cloudia was livid. "Us, leech off you? Your measly seven bucks? You're underestimating us, the Larkins. Your little bit of cash isn't something we would fuss over." Stella concluded, "Then Mrs. Larkin, remember what you said

who

was so angry she hung

tone, pouted. "Remember it then. Whoever forgets isn't worth

Hmph!

found Stella sulking and

maids had just dressed her in a nightgown, and her rolling

wave of

upset?" he asked, stepping closer with a bowl of

who quickly dove under the covers. "Why

was all grown up now. What if

hangover soup beside the bed, sat down, and pulled the covers off her

part of you haven't

mind buzzed, her body heating

the covers back, intending to

into a sitting position on his lap. "Come on, drink some soup before you