Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 627

Ronald picked out a pale blue dress for Stella that evening-the same shade as his own tie. He liked the idea of them matching, subtle but sweet.

As they stepped out of the lounge, they heard raised voices down the hall.

Xander and Yvonne, arguing. Again.

Just a moment ago, it seemed like they'd finally settled their squabble about money. But here they were, at it again.

Ronald and Stella paused to listen. It sounded like Xander had accused Yvonne of being fake? Which was ridiculous-Yvonne had been quietly volunteering and giving to charity for years.

But now, with Xander's words out in the open, things escalated fast. Not just yelling-Yvonne actually lunged at him.

"You're such an ass, Xander! Can't you use your brain before you speak? I ought to just knock some sense into you."

She made a grab for him, but Xander was quick. He grabbed her by the waist, which clearly crossed a line.

"Hey! Hands off, you jerk!" Yvonne spat, twisting out of his grip and swinging at him.

Most women, Xander thought darkly, would melt if he touched them like that. But Yvonne? She turned into a tornado.

even want to touch you. You couldn't

don't touch me!

raised her free hand to smack him again. Xander felt a headache coming

last woman on earth. Good luck finding anyone who does-you'll die alone at this

Harsh. Maybe too harsh.

she'd end up alone for life? That stung.

of a

charm of a wet cardboard box. Go ask around-see who likes your

so mad she could barely speak. If she didn't

exchanged a look. Stella was itching to intervene, but Ronald

grasp. "Why'd you drag me

doesn't need help,"

was right. Yvonne could handle herself with

a grudge against Xander for keeping her and Ronald apart all those years.

with the Schultzes?" she grumbled. "That family is a handful-especially Xander's stepmom. She played nice at first, but she's

"No matter what the Schultzes try, your

Yeah, Yvonne wouldn't let anyone walk

Xander and Yvonne, Yvonne wouldn't be easy prey. Whatever tricks

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