Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 555

The Quinn household was in an uproar, and not in the way anyone expected. When Stella returned, everyone thought Xander would be the first to cause a scene over her. But it was actually the mysterious document that set Xander ablaze this time. The situation was a chaotic mess, and poor Yvonne was caught right in the middle of it all, unable to detach herself.

Across town, in the villa, Susanna Tucker was still reeling from the shock. It had been two hours since Stella left, and Susanna was left stunned by Hull's revelation about her mother's whereabouts.

"The Black Gate?"

What kind of name was that? Sounds like something out of a bad movie.

Hull set down his coffee cup and nodded solemnly. "According to the leads, your mother was indeed taken by people from the Black Gate."

"What exactly is the Black Gate?"

She had heard whispers about it, enough to know it was bad news, like the kind of organization that dealt in all sorts of illegal activities. But the specifics were beyond her.

Hull glanced at her. "Think of it as a group that's into all things illegal-robbery, arson, you name it."

cringed at the thought. That kind of

way. My mom's a respectable businesswoman. She wouldn't be caught dead

flaunted her wealth like she was on a reality TV show. Susanna's mom remained humble

still verifying if

phone, ready to dial. But before she could, Hull snatched the phone from

him, bewildered. "What are you

a cold stare. "Susie, you thinking of kicking the ladder

lips. What?

it's not like that. I just thought I shouldn't trouble

off into a whisper. His glare was enough to make anyone second-guess

away? It seemed... yes. But... If she left with Star earlier, she assumed Star would also be willing to

"It's no trouble.

sighed at his