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.

huh? Did this mean Ronald planned to console Stella every time?

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

a lady with the last name Lawson

further explanation, she knew it was Cloudia

Was it because the issues with the Larkin Group had finally

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

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

Stella made Finley uncomfortable. He quickly packed up his

hand. "Have they been bullying you?"

wasn't truly bullying if it was one-sided, and she certainly didn't see herself as a

he kissed her hand, a gesture that evoked warm memories

her body

she could fully withdraw, Ronald released first, playfully

anymore," Stella protested,

of emotion at the term 'young lady.' "What would you like for dinner?" he asked, changing the