Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

The next morning, Idris climbed the stairs, planning to wait for Ronald in the study. But as he reached the hallway, he froze.

Ronald was emerging from Stella's room.

Oh boy...

Idris instinctively considered turning back, pretending he hadn't seen anything. But it was too late.

With no choice but to face the moment, Idris straightened and greeted respectfully, "Sir."

Ronald, dressed in a loosely tied bathrobe, stepped fully into the hallway. His chest was partially exposed, and Idris's eyes unwillingly caught sight of faint scratch marks trailing down his skin. Fresh ones, by the look of them.

Idris tensed up immediately, wishing he'd come a bit later. But it was already nine in the morning.

Ronald simply said, "Wait for me in the study."

"Yes, sir."

Without missing a beat, Idris turned and made his way to the study, feeling as though he'd narrowly escaped an interrogation.

About ten minutes later, Ronald entered the study. He had changed into a sleek gray loungewear set, exuding a calm and refined aura.

Behind him trailed Finley, looking utterly exhausted, clearly from a sleepless night.

Finley had tried to chase after Idris, but his lack of stamina nearly sent him sprawling to the floor. By the time he picked himself up, Idris was gone.

For the all night, Finley had been consumed by worry. Ronald's men weren't exactly gentle, and he couldn't shake the thought that Skye might have faced something worse than a scolding. Ronald settled into a nearby armchair, pulling out a cigarette, and in a chilly voice asked Idris, "Well?"

about whether Skye had been

looked anxiously at

replied, "Ms. Skye has left

Ronald raised an eyebrow.

blurted out, "What

What did that mean? She left Portis City? How'd she manage

your guys

after a beating? His heart

voice was rising now, clearly

glare, frustration boiling over. "Ronald, do you

Idris interjected, "Mr. Yoder..."

Idris. Don't

and no one was allowed to mistreat her. Ronald shot him a sideways glance. "Are you

snapped, "I'm serious. I'm

didn't lay a

The room went quiet.

leave Portis City? Was she forced out or thrown

on Idris

off Ms. Yvonne's guys and left Portis City on

frowned, giving Idris a sharp look.

off Yvonne's people and left Portis City

off. The only time she spent in Portis City was the time it took to disembark and board her flight."

looked equally

scratched his head