Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 202

If he wasn't into her, she'd be the butt of the joke forever.

Being a joke or things falling into place naturally, Stella feared becoming the former, and didn't dare gamble on the latter.

"I'll go see Old Mrs. Zeller myself. Why don't you have Idris keep you company?"

Right now, Stella couldn't face anyone familiar. Breaking free from Ronald's embrace, she jumped out of the car like a bat out of hell, not daring to look back, and ran off as fast as she could. Watching her lively departure, Ronald's smile deepened.

Idris glanced in the direction Stella had gone. "Ms. Quinn is all grown up now."

"Grown up? She's still a little goofball," Ronald's tone was full of indulgence.

Idris couldn't help but give him a look, thinking that teasing Stella like this might backfire on him someday.

But then he thought better of it; as long as his boss is happy.

"Go after her," Ronald said. "Don't let those Larkin folks bully her."

"Roger that."

Idris nodded and followed.

family could bully Stella? She'd probably be the death of

Yorick? He'd probably need

a leg injury, and his face turning blue. Probably internal

...

to the hospital, especially since visiting Old Mrs. Zeller meant walking past Ursula's room.

of the elevator, she heard a commotion not

out! I want

do you have to

Just what she needed first thing in the morning, such

was tempted

and Cloudia's rage

bodyguards outside Ursula's door. Judging by their reaction, they weren't

were against it too. Yorick's constant pestering of Ursula must have driven those eager

Stella nodded. "Okay."

Larkin family was already history, since the disownment letters had been sent. Cloudia's face stiffened at the sight of Stella. Then, almost instinctively, she let go of

"I have something to ask