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.

be this protective, huh? Did this mean Ronald planned

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

"Miss, a lady with the last

explanation, she knew

here? Was it because the issues with the Larkin

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

shook her

longer connected. Why keep any ties now? Ronald nodded

Finley uncomfortable. He quickly packed up his things, eager

bullying you?" he inquired, referring to Yorick and the

really," Stella replied. It wasn't truly bullying if it was one-sided, and she certainly didn't see herself as

a gesture that

her

hand back. But before she could fully withdraw, Ronald

not a child anymore,"

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