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.

this the heir

realized that Idris was standing behind

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 a whirlwind of thoughts,

said, "Sir, it seems

to alarm as he noticed Idris's

taking a call. Upon spotting Ronald and Idris, he greeted Ronald with a mix of formality and respect. "Mr. Lugar, a pleasure to

Ronald

five years prior. After all these years, Ronald's face had

but Yorick still needed to gain experience. Especially now, during this critical period for the Quarry Group, Thane wanted to see how

kid... He spent all his time caught up in matters of

appearance contrasted with Ronald's more relaxed

towards the man who had just fought with him, even

sound. He was

Lugar, this way

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

buzzed again, exploding