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 to

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

last name Lawson has arrived,

needing further explanation, she knew

because the issues with the Larkin Group had

Cloudia had outpaced Yorick in efficiency, who had been taking ages to 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

shook her

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

uncomfortable. He quickly packed up his things, eager to avoid playing third

they been bullying you?"

was

expression softened as he kissed her hand, a

her body

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

not a child anymore," Stella protested, her

unusual hint of emotion at the term 'young lady.' "What would