Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 209

When Stella was ready to step out the door, Tabitha couldn't help but notice her limp.

"Boss, isn't there anything you can do about that leg? Have you seen a doctor?"

Stella shrugged it off. "Old injury. It's nothing serious."

It really only troubled her when the weather changed. Most of the time, she barely noticed it.

Doctors? Of course, she'd seen them. Whenever the pain became unbearable, she'd end up in a clinic.

But aside from some physical therapy, the medications never seemed to help much. Probably just how her body is wired.

Last night, the pain had jolted her awake, leaving her groggy and disoriented. Yet at some point, it had eased, giving way to warmth that lulled her back to sleep.

Thinking back, she recalled a strange sensation- cozy, slightly damp, and oddly comforting.

***

a quick rundown of some work matters, her phone

Ronald calling and

speak, Cloudia's voice rang out, sharp

you, isn't

baffled. "What are you

"The mess at Larkin Group... you're behind

sighed, realizing what

would naturally be the first to fall under suspicion. And now, with them apparently cleared, Cloudia had turned her focus on her. Cloudia continued her tirade without waiting for an

those guys are really helping you against us, have you ever considered what they might

with a mix of anger

had ulterior motives. Were they simply using Stella to take down the Larkin family? Stella scoffed. "What do

"You..."

infuriated that she wanted to tear her

Larkin, you seem to be missing the point of the Quarry family's maneuvers. Do you think it's just because they disapprove of their future daughter-in-law being adopted and prefer the biological daughter?" Cloudia's breath hitched at the

"It's because your family's mines ran dry. No

"Shut up!"

that the Larkin family was just a pawn to the Quarry's, despite their families' longstanding