Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 227

After wrapping up his report on the Patel Group, Idris took a call. When he looked over, Finley was in the process of removing a splinter from Stella's hand. Stella, petrified by the minor procedure, refused to watch. Ronald, ever so indulgent, covered her eyes to shield her from the sight. Despite his efforts, Stella couldn't help but whimper in discomfort.

"There, there, it's all done now," Ronald soothed in a low whisper.

"This is the last time, right?" Stella mumbled hopefully.

"Don't even think about it. You'll need this treatment for at least a month, given your condition. Every three days, minimum," Finley interjected bluntly, showing no sympathy. Stella looked on the verge of tears.

Ronald shot Finley a frosty glare, signaling him to keep quiet.

Finley met Ronald's glare with a shrug, undeterred. "I'm just being honest. She might as well prepare her mentally."

"Does she need that from you?" Ronald challenged.

Finley fell silent.

this mean Ronald planned

in for a long haul. Stella wasn't exactly known for being easy to comfort,

"Miss, a lady with the last name Lawson has arrived, wishing to

needing further explanation, she

here? Was it because the issues

investigate the owner of Wave Residence without any concrete results. Meanwhile, the Larkins had quickly gotten to the root of their current problems. Ronald exchanged a glance with Stella, then gently stroked her soft hair. "Do you want

shook her head.

longer connected. Why keep any ties now? Ronald nodded in understanding and subtly gestured to Idris, who took the hint and

made Finley uncomfortable. He quickly packed up his things, eager to avoid playing third wheel any

delicate hand. "Have they been bullying you?" he inquired, referring to

truly bullying if it was one-sided, and

softened as he kissed her hand, a gesture

her

But before she could fully withdraw, Ronald released first, playfully flicking

not a child anymore," Stella protested, her

Ronald replied, his tone carrying an unusual hint of emotion at the term 'young lady.' "What would you like for