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.

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

feared

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

big scene to cut ties was naturally

us, the Larkins. Your little bit of cash isn't something we would

who should remember

was so angry she

dial tone, pouted. "Remember it

Hmph!

Stella sulking and

nightgown,

Adam's apple bobbed as a wave of heat uncontrollably

you so upset?" he asked, stepping closer with a

sudden arrival startled Stella, who quickly dove under

all grown up now.

the hangover soup beside the bed, sat down,

of you haven't

that, Stella's mind buzzed,

snatched the covers back, intending

pulling her into a sitting position on his lap. "Come on,