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.

***

quick rundown of some work matters, her phone

it was Ronald calling and answered without

even speak, Cloudia's voice rang out, sharp

you,

"What

mess at Larkin Group... you're behind it, aren't

sighed, realizing what

in turmoil, the Quarry family would naturally be the first to fall under suspicion. And now, with them apparently cleared, Cloudia had turned her focus on her. Cloudia continued

If those guys are really helping you against us,

quivered with a mix of anger

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

"You..."

she wanted to tear her lips

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

because your family's

"Shut up!"

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