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?"

obviously about whether

looked anxiously

replied, "Ms. Skye has

Ronald raised an eyebrow.

out,

She left Portis City? How'd she manage

your guys send her

packing after a beating? His heart clenched at

rising now,

frustration boiling over. "Ronald, do you just rough up

Idris interjected, "Mr. Yoder..."

it, Idris.

upset. Despite all their squabbles, Skye was his sister, and no one was allowed to mistreat her. Ronald shot him a sideways

snapped, "I'm serious. I'm

insisted, "I didn't lay a finger on

The room went quiet.

how exactly did she leave Portis City? Was she forced out or thrown

gaze fixed on

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

giving Idris a sharp look.

shook off Yvonne's people and

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

Ronald looked

scratched his head