Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Cloudia was gone. She had desperately wanted to help Ursula. But seeing Stella's ruthless decision to cut off Jaxon's medical care left her too afraid to continue.

If Blaise ever found out she had approached Stella and Jaxon was harmed as a result, it would be the end for both her and Blaise.

Stella turned to her butler. "Take care of it."

The butler nodded. "Yes, Miss."

As for Jaxon, Stella had wanted to deal with him for some time. With Ronald making his move, this was the perfect opportunity for her to act decisively.

The Larkin family had blamed their downfall entirely on her, showing no sign of self-reflection. Since they refused to take responsibility, she saw no reason to hold back.

...

Cloudia had just driven out of Mist Bay when her phone rang.

It was Ursula, her voice weak and frail. "Mom."

Hearing that fragile voice made Cloudia's heart twist with pain.

In no time at all, the entire Larkin family had become vulnerable and powerless, unable to stand up to someone like Stella.

please help me. It hurts so

with only the maids for company, Ursula was suffering terribly. Her illness had taken her hair, and relentless pain consumed her body, leaving her twitching and unable to sleep. Each passing moment was a fresh agony. "Did Star agree to let me go abroad?" Ursula asked, feeling a level of despair she had never known before. She could feel her life slipping away. Last night had been unbearable. Sleep evaded her, leaving her trapped in a haze of nightmares. Stella-everything came

Cloudia whispered, "Ursula..."

It hurts so much. Please, speak to Star. Beg her to let me go. I'll admit to whatever she

recover, she can do whatever she wants with

darkness, Ursula was losing hope. She wasn't sure she'd ever see

please talk to her. I beg you,"

of sleep was beyond her reach, and the unrelenting pain left her gasping for reprieve. She had never

believe her daughter

child," Cloudia murmured, feeling utterly hopeless herself. She was heartbroken by Ursula's suffering and furious

...

coffee bar of Wave

sat in a state of disbelief. It had started the moment she saw Stella- or perhaps even earlier, when she first entered Mist

of

sight of

snowy landscape,

profit, their boss had been incredibly generous. At the time, Tabitha had assumed the funds were coming from the Larkin

toward Stella, it seemed unlikely. She had no idea where Stella had gotten her

of Mist Bay? Was it connected to the

Larkin family's doing. If they