Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 689

After Susanna came down with a fever, she became even more of a handful.

She insisted that Hull hire two more housekeepers for the villa, and by the time Silas arrived with his men, the staff had doubled.

Hull's tone was icy as he asked, "You ran the background checks?"

Silas nodded, reassuring. "Don't worry, they're both clean."

Barnaby's face was still swollen and red, evidence of Silas's rough handling earlier.

When he saw Hull, Barnaby shot him a teary, wounded look, clearly feeling sorry for himself.

Hull didn't even glance his way.

Instead, he told Silas, "Make sure someone keeps an eye on her."

Women. Always so delicate.

Hull had seen it before, the way Stella acted around Ronald-so soft and fragile. Honestly, that was probably why Hull had always avoided getting too close to women. Even someone like Yvonne-take her out on a job, she'd stub her toe and scream bloody murder. In two words: high maintenance.

Silas nodded. "Understood."

Barnaby piped up then, "So... are we still checking if she's a mole or not?"

help in the villa was telling. Even if Barnaby was a little slow on the uptake, he could tell that Susanna now meant something

Barnaby a look that could

and he hadn't learned his

sucked in a sharp breath.

shadow in

lips twitched. "You know, Dr. Yoder mentioned they're really short-staffed out at the Mojave outpost. I think Barnaby's just the guy for the job. Should I put in

above, that was the best

If he kept running it, sooner or later, he was going

as Barnaby heard "Mojave outpost," he panicked. "No,

Silas: "...!!"

needed to toughen

stare at Barnaby. Barnaby gulped, shrinking under the gaze. "just thought you might need me here, you know, since we don't even know for sure if Susie's

Silas: "...My head hurts."

Barnaby by the collar and dragging him out. "Get out, get out, get out.

let him keep talking—if he did, he'd end up six feet

haven't had a drink in

"Shut

Honestly... what a moron.

...

of the maids came downstairs. "Sir,

and refusing

down if you have to," Hull said