Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 651

Chapter 651

In the Car.

As soon as Stella Quinn climbed into the car, she scooted to the far side, pressing her cheek to the window and staring out into the night.

Ronald Quinn didn't need her to say a word he could tell she was upset.

"Hey, Star."

His voice was low and a little rough, like he'd swallowed gravel.

Stella didn't answer. She just kept gazing out the window, her eyes shining with stubborn hurt.

Tonight's dinner party hadn't been that long, but a lot sure had happened. The gossip from those two women had said enough, and Melissa... well, it was obvious she hadn't given up on Ronald. Not since the Norton family's second son had become governor of Rhodewell. Melissa saw her chance and she was clearly still interested.

Ronald watched her for a moment, then reached over and pulled Stella into his lap. "Are you jealous?"

Stella huffed, not even trying to hide her feelings. "You tell me have you been seeing Melissa these past two years?"

the whole car seemed to fill

in front of Ronald. But not Stella. Every little bit of her annoyance was

her chin and pulled her in for a

go-" Stella protested, trying to wriggle away, but Ronald's warm hand cradled the back of her head, leaving her nowhere to escape. The kiss was overwhelming and sweet all at once. Eventually, Stella's resistance faded, swept away by

teasing, a rough edge that always made her heart skip. "You're such a little rookie. Can't even handle a

into his chest, her cheeks red.

was growing warmer

snapping at me," Stella

smiled, his voice softening. "How could

a little surprised he was usually all tough love, like a mountain: protective, solid, but hardly

her attitude melting away. "Then what

eyes. "What about her?

said..." Stella started, her voice small and wary, "the Norton family wants to set up

the type to hide her feelings. If something bothered her, it showed up right on her face-or

her jealous tone. "Who are 'they'? Am I supposed to live my life by

a single soul who could tell the Quinn family what to

Stella pouted.

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