Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 381

Finley strolled over to the liquor cabinet and poured himself a glass of red wine. Just as he took a sip, Ronald emerged from the lounge. Finley couldn't help but cough as Ronald shot him a disapproving glance. "What's got into you? Seen a ghost or something?"

Finley patted his chest. "You, uh, you were fast."

Ronald was left speechless.

Nearby, Idris was busy working on his laptop. He overheard Finley's comment and quietly decided it was time to relocate to another lounge area.

He had figured it out by now - keeping his distance from someone like Finley was a smart move. Get too close, and you might end up in a messy situation.

As Idris moved away, Finley realized he might have spoken too hastily. "I didn't mean - well, you know..."

He had heard some noises coming from the lounge earlier and had wisely decided to make himself scarce. But he'd barely had time to enjoy his wine before Ronald approached.

"Do we have any more of those ointment around for there?"

Finley was puzzled. "Huh?"

Ronald explained, "It's a bit severe."

quite distressed during the examination, and he hadn't anticipated

Stella were up to in the lounge; he was

What the...

more meds, and handed them to Ronald. "Use these with

turned back with a

on her. Girls

gulp. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself. "Xander thinks he can compete? Not a

Ronald had practically wrapped

Xander had tried to take Stella away, and Ronald

BUMS

coaxed

away. "No,

just for the injury. No need to be shy," Ronald reassured

he wanted to apply the ointment himself?

do

"You..."

don't want

desperation, loud enough that Finley, still