Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 594

Stella glanced at Ronald, her voice trailing off, "But Susie, she..."

Ronald cut her off with a wave of his hand. "Alright, what did you bring for Grandpa this time?"

He deftly shifted the conversation away from Susanna. Ronald knew that Hull would handle the Susanna situation; he was always good at reading Hull's intentions. If they tried to intervene, Hull would likely be displeased.

"A teapot," Stella replied with a sigh. "You know that."

Ronald chuckled, knowing full well the finicky nature of the old man. "Will Grandpa even like what I got him?" Stell fretted, her brow furrowing at the thought.

Grandma was easy to please; she always seemed thrilled with whatever gift Stella brought. But Grandpa was a different story. He was notoriously picky, and he'd make it clear if he didn't like something. Ronald himself had been on the receiving end of Grandpa's blunt honesty before.

This time, Stella had returned from Portis City with gifts for everyone, each one carefully selected. Everyone was covered, except for the nagging worry that Grandpa might not appreciate his gift.

Ronald affectionately pinched her cheek, "Don't worry. Grandpa will love it."

"Really?" she asked, her voice hopeful.

Ronald nodded confidently. "Hasn't he always liked what you've given him in the past?"

in Ferrowland. Every year, Grandpa seemed genuinely pleased with

do you think he'll be mad at me for being away so long?" Stella wondered

should've thought of

remaining silent, knowing full well the truth

didn't coddle her this time. "If he scolds you, just

wouldn't

had been an only child, doted on by her parents. They loved whatever she loved, and that affection extended to Stella, even though she wasn't Lottie's biological daughter. Thanks to Lottie and Ronald's warm regard, her grandparents treated Stella like

period, Grandma had been the epitome of kindness, although Grandpa had been strict with them both. He

phone interrupted

been kidnapped," Xander's voice came through,

expression hardened. "What

You better go get her back yourself," Xander

this revelation. Dan's people

gaze turned icy. "She left the Quinn family with

too, Ronald! Let me tell you, this isn't over," Xander fumed. "I thought once

a headache coming on. Before he could respond, Xander hung up, leaving Ronald

Dan's people really took my

potential for trouble. Recalling Idris's investigation

also get beaten up