Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Men's minds work differently from women's. Hull suspected Susanna of being related to Black Gate. If he told Ronald his thoughts, Ronald might join him too. Without Ronald's help, saving Susanna from Hull's clutches would be like chasing a rainbow.

Seeing Ronald lost in thought, Stella sidled up to him and tugged at his sleeve with puppy-dog eyes. "Hey, Ron..."

She looked so determined yet adorably soft.

Barnaby sighed, rubbing his forehead. Oh boy, Boss's gonna lose his girl this time.

Ronald gave Stella's head a gentle ruffle. "I'll go have a word with Hull."

Stella nodded sweetly. "Okay," she chirped, but added, "I'm taking Susie with me no matter what."

Barnaby shook his head in disbelief. What kind of bond did they share, to stick together through thick and thin?

Ronald headed off, with Barnaby trailing behind, leaving Stella and Susanna alone.

Susanna clung to Stella's arm, her wide eyes full of fear, as if Stella might vanish if she let go.

Stella looked right into Susanna's bright eyes. "Don't worry. I'm not leaving you behind."

"Okay." Susanna nodded emphatically.

Just then, her phone rang.

need to take this," she

"Sure," Stella replied.

the other end must have had some juicy news because Susanna suddenly gasped, "Are you serious? Kicked out for real? And Jaxon did

questions came fast and furious, with Susanna's voice rising in disbelief

gossip hound, isn't she? Even during

seemed to have vanished completely.

illegitimate son to join Quarry Group? Then what happens to

jaw dropped. First, it was the Larkin family drama. Then, it

but isn't Quarry Group a sinking ship now? Why fight

each other's throats? That's

Stella's eyes widened.

the fear

they call distraction therapy? If so, it sure seemed

isn't doing anything? Yorick's

her head. Imogen's hospitalization meant Thane was serious about putting Hogan in charge

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boxing ring on the cruise ship flashed through Stella's mind. His sharp and dangerous eyes were

to Hogan, Yorick was definitely a greenhouse flower. If Thane really intended to bring Hogan into Quarry

a genius at managing the company