Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 210

Stella's laughter was tinged with sarcasm. "Oh, please, don't pretend it's nothing major." Her sharp words, dripping with irony, hit like daggers.

"Stop babbling. Just admit it- are you the one stirring up trouble for the Larkin Group?"

Cloudia was done arguing with Stella; every exchange left her fuming.

She had to admit, Stella's tongue was lethal, reminiscent of a no-nonsense country girl.

Stella teased, "Why don't you guess?"

Cloudia seethed. "You..."

But Stella cut her off. "We're done here. Stop calling me over every little thing. People might think you miss me or something."

Cloudia felt her blood pressure spike, but before she could retort, the call was abruptly ended. It was always like this with Stella, Cloudia never managed to gain the upper hand. She couldn't help but wonder who had taught Stella to wield her words so fiercely.

...

At the studio, Ronald arrived just in time to see Stella limping toward the elevator.

Without a word, he strode over and effortlessly scooped her into his arms.

because of it, the office crowd collectively sighed,

to Ronald's neck. "What are you doing? Put me

in Portis City had been dreadful lately, making her days

her protests, carrying

...

Inside the office.

whispered to Tabitha, "The boss's brother is such

her eyes. "Dream

It's not like I

"Be careful or the boss will

Stella in the car, covering her with a blanket even though the car was already warm. Stella always struggled with the changing weather. "Why didn't you say it

"I'm used to

topic. "Have you been

the pain was bearable, her deep-seated phobia of needles had always held her back. Winters in Portis City

instructed Idris, "Ask Finley

skipped

"Ronald."

"Be good."

was gentle, having an excellent calming effect on

of the women in the group that had

his way to Spring Hill,"