Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 289

Ronald had this natural aura of intimidation that could make anyone feel the raw masculinity in just a single glance.

Even though Jaxon and Yorick were considered the golden boys of Portis City, they couldn't help but lower their heads at this moment.

Ronald narrowed his eyes slightly. "Idris."

"Yes, sir."

"The Larkin family now..."

"Mr. Quinn," Jaxon felt a jolt in his chest as he hurriedly stepped forward to interrupt Ronald.

He couldn't afford to bring up the Larkin family anymore. The entire Larkin family was on the brink of bankruptcy, and their only valuable project had been halted. Jaxon, feeling suffocated, said, "Mr. Quinn, there's been a misunderstanding."

As he spoke, he shot a glance at Stella, who was nestled in Ronald's arm, signaling her with urgency.

This darn girl, how could she not see family loyalty? She was siding with an outsider against her own family.

Jaxon seethed internally, but he wore an expression of nervous apprehension, careful not to show his true feelings.

Ronald raised an eyebrow. "Are you implying I'm deaf?"

Jaxon stammered, "No, I..."

Facing Ronald's increasingly icy gaze, Jaxon felt another tremor in his heart. He instinctively looked to Stella. His eyes were twitching, practically begging her to speak up. Was this girl really going to let him die here?

shifted to the cold object strapped to Ronald's waist, and

Stella

truly desperate now.

moment those words left his mouth, a loud 'thud' echoed, followed by Jaxon's

sharp pain erupted in his stomach, as if his

from gentle. Jaxon clutched his stomach, nearly doubling over

witnessing Jaxon's plight, stood frozen. He couldn't step in to help; he was already

this was Mist

Quarry Group had various issues that needed Ronald's intervention, and knowing who he was, how could he afford to offend

the Larkin Group, the Quarry Group, and

again. "Who gave you the

Jaxon's chest tightened.

and he could barely catch

the red marks on Stella's wrist. "Star, what do you think we should

"Huh?"

called upon,

should they do? Was

glanced at

then

with pain, t met Ronald's eyes

an eyebrow.

Stella was speechless.

and everyone present were

and Jaxon, who exchanged a glance