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 hadn't even seen the content of what was

feared you'd leech off

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

cut ties

you? Your measly seven bucks? You're underestimating us, the Larkins. Your little bit of cash isn't something we would fuss over." Stella

who should

was so angry she hung

hearing the dial tone, pouted. "Remember it then. Whoever

Hmph!

Ronald walked in, he found Stella sulking

just dressed her in a nightgown, and her

a wave of heat uncontrollably surged

upset?" he asked, stepping closer with a

dove under the

all grown up now.

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

part of you

Stella's mind buzzed,

covers

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

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