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.

her wrist mid-slap. "Relax. Like I even want to touch you. You

really? Then don't touch

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

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

Harsh. Maybe too harsh.

up alone for life? That stung. And Yvonne? No way was

of a

the charm of a wet cardboard

speak. If she didn't claw his eyes

a look. Stella was itching to intervene, but

away from his grasp. "Why'd you drag

doesn't need help,"

was right. Yvonne could handle herself with

frustrated. She still held a grudge against Xander for keeping her and Ronald apart

there with the Schultzes?" she grumbled. "That family is a handful-especially Xander's stepmom. She played nice at first, but she's been scheming ever since she moved in. Alt for her own kids,

what the Schultzes try, your sister's not falling for

thought about it. Yeah, Yvonne wouldn't let anyone walk all

Yvonne wouldn't be easy prey. Whatever tricks they had up their sleeve,

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