Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 241

When Idris, Finley, and Hull arrived, they found Stella sitting across from Ronald, looking like a kid who had just been caught with her hand in the cookie jar. Her head hung low, her pitiful appearance tugging at their heartstrings. Finley stepped forward. "Why are you scolding her again? She's all grown up now."

Ronald shot him a chilling glance.

Finley stumbled over his words.

Great, Ronald hated it when anyone tried to speak up for Stella during his lectures. Finley shot Stella a look that screamed, 'you're on your own.'

Seeing them arrive, Stella dared not even lift her head.

Hull tugged at Stella's arm. "Come sit by your brother."

Stella didn't move. She had picked the seat across from Ronald, assuming it would just be the two of them.

Hull hesitated. He knew better than to take a seat next to her. Ronald's stormy glare would be quick to follow if anyone dared to sit too close to Stella. "Just let it go. She's not a child anymore." Hull couldn't help but defend her, seeing how scared she looked, barely daring to move in her chair.

Ronald's voice, deep and commanding, broke the silence. "Come here."

Stella hesitated, sensing Ronald's anger. Had her kiss crossed a line and upset him?

The thought gnawed at her, filling her with guilt and vulnerability.

to sit beside

The food arrived.

and Hull were already deep in

asked, "What's the plan with Lancelot

family were a

piece of bacon into Stella's plate. "Let's

she was treated like a delicate flower, shielded even from these conversations. Nodding to the server,

meal without a drink? Unthinkable

catching Hull's request, shot a worried look towards Ronald, who had a frosty edge in his eyes. Whether it was the mention of Lancelot or her

knew Lancelot

for stirring

never crossed

the whiskey arrived, Hull uncorked a bottle, offering a glass

Idris, Idris

Ronald about to drink, Stella tensed, gently tugging at his sweater. Ronald looked at her.

replied, "I'm not feeling well tonight. I can't

Finley exchanged

and you

a sharp pain shot through his shin, cutting

at him, confused by his

met Ronald's icy stare and was at a loss