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.

Ronald was going to be this protective, huh? Did this mean Ronald planned to console Stella every time?

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

stepped forward. "Miss, a lady with the last name Lawson has arrived, wishing

further explanation, she knew it was Cloudia

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

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

her

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

gaze on Stella made Finley uncomfortable. He quickly packed

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

replied. It wasn't truly bullying if it was one-sided, and she

hand, a gesture

her body temperature

back. But before she could fully withdraw, Ronald released

child anymore,"

grown into a young lady," Ronald replied, his tone carrying an unusual hint of emotion at the term 'young