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

feared you'd

they found out she'd been raised by the Quinns and

a big scene to cut

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

you who should remember

so angry she hung

"Remember it then. Whoever forgets isn't worth a

Hmph!

Ronald walked in, he found Stella sulking and rolling around on the

her in a nightgown, and her rolling about had exposed

apple bobbed as a wave of heat

you so upset?" he asked, stepping closer with

startled Stella, who quickly dove

up now. What if she had

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

you haven't

Stella's mind buzzed, her body heating

covers back,

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