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.

mean Ronald planned to console Stella every time? Finley thought to

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

with the last name Lawson has arrived,

she knew it

why was she here? Was it because the issues with the Larkin Group had finally been

concrete results. Meanwhile, the Larkins had quickly gotten to the root of their current problems. Ronald exchanged a glance with Stella,

shook her

agreement was public knowledge; all of Portis City was aware that she and the Larkin family were no longer connected. Why keep any ties now? Ronald nodded in understanding and subtly gestured to Idris, who took the hint and quietly left to

packed up his things,

alone, Ronald tenderly held Stella's delicate hand. "Have they been bullying you?" he inquired, referring to

wasn't truly bullying if it was

a gesture that evoked

her body temperature

hand back. But before she could fully withdraw, Ronald released first, playfully flicking her nose to bring her back

anymore," Stella protested,

his tone carrying an unusual hint of emotion at the term