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?"

was obviously about whether Skye had been

too, looked anxiously

Skye has

Ronald raised an eyebrow.

out, "What the

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

guys send her

mind was racing. Had she been found and then sent packing after a beating? His heart clenched at the thought. "How was she sent off? Did you

was rising now, clearly

boiling over. "Ronald, do

Idris interjected, "Mr. Yoder..."

Idris. Don't

no one was allowed

serious.

"I didn't lay a

The room went quiet.

at Idris. "Then how exactly did she leave Portis City? Was she forced out or

gaze fixed on Idris

off Ms. Yvonne's guys and left Portis City on her own right after that." Finley's jaw dropped. What on

Idris a sharp look.

off Yvonne's people and left Portis

Portis City was the time

Ronald looked

his head