Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 223

Yorick clenched his fists, grinding his teeth as he glared at Ronald.

With a swift motion, he stood up, his anger palpable. "What are you doing here?" he demanded, the thought of Stella also being present fueling his fury. Was Stella really that close to this man now?

Feeling the intense aura emanating from Ronald, Yorick couldn't help but wonder...

Was Ronald trying to muscle in on the deal with the Lugar family? What kind of person was he? First, there was Jeremy causing trouble, and now Ronald? Yorick's already sour expression deepened even further.

"I'm telling you, forget about the Lugar family's mines," Yorick spat through clenched teeth.

And now Ronald was adding to his troubles, all thanks to Stella? Did Stella leak information about the Quarry Group's potential deal with the Lugar family to him?

Once doubt creeps in, it breeds countless thoughts. Even though Yorick had never mentioned anything about the Larkin family's mines or their replacement strategy in front of Stella.

Idris glanced at Yorick, his look one of barely concealed amusement at Yorick's ignorance.

"Mr. Quarry, it seems there's a lot you don't know," he said, his tone laced with a hint of mockery.

heir to the

only then realized that Idris was standing behind

respectful manner in which he treated Ronald, sent a wave of shock through Yorick. His mind raced with confusion and questions. The last he remembered, both men had separate connections to Stella... or so he thought. Yorick's gaze ping-ponged between Ronald and Idris, his mind

stepped forward and said, "Sir, it seems

suspicions turned to alarm as he noticed Idris's deferential attitude toward

Thane returned from taking a call. Upon spotting Ronald and Idris, he greeted Ronald with a mix of formality

Ronald as

family, having met him five years prior. After all these years, Ronald's face had lost the youthful

for some time, but Yorick still needed to gain experience. Especially now, during this critical period

kid... He spent all his time

appearance contrasted with Ronald's more relaxed attire, emphasizing the importance

had just fought

sound. He was stunned, his pupils suddenly

gestured. "Mr. Lugar, this

without sparing him a second glance. The cool fragrance brushed his senses, and Yorick snapped back to reality. He looked at Ronald's retreating figure. "Mr. Lugar?" He... he was actually the heir to the Lugar family? No,

mind buzzed again,