Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 813

No matter how careful you are, sometimes life finds a way to throw all your defenses out the window.

Dan had spent years avoiding trouble with Ronald after what happened back then. He stayed out of his way, kept his head down, never poked the bear.

But now? Everything was spiraling out of control.

Yvonne had gotten herself involved—which meant Xander was in the game now,

too.

And then Hull showed up, which basically meant Mr. Quinn himself had a hand in what was happening at Black Gate.

To Dan, it felt like the situation exploded in his face overnight.

They pulled up to Blacktower.

Dan got out of the car and looked up at the massive old manor, feeling a coldness settle in his chest.

Once, this place had been home. Safe, familiar.

Now, that feeling was long gone-home had become hostile, cold, and unwelcoming.

The old butler, Leroy, was waiting, almost like he'd known Dan would return today. The man's timing was never an accident.

In Dan's eyes, Leroy was just that woman's lapdog.

And the way Leroy looked at him now? Sure, it was polite on the surface, but Dan caught the sneer in his eyes the moment he glanced down.

That contempt? All because of her.

Leroy stepped forward, his tone stiff and formal. "Sir, Mr. Nelson is waiting for you in the study."

bother with polite small talk.

clear-if that woman was there, he wasn't going

is in

Mrs. Nelson. Adelle.

Ivanna Nelson-the Nelson

also Derek's one true love, the one he risked

marrying Dan's mom

had no clue Adelle existed until after the

that woman survived because those two women

Adelle wasn't around, Dan gave a derisive

The study.

was met by Derek's glare-cold, venomous,

ashtray came flying at him. Dan dodged, smirking with that signature rebellious grin What's the matter

picked up the latest news: Hull himself had

for Susanna,

She'd put out word loud

dead meat."

The

avoiding any run-in with the Quinn family. He'd walk on eggshells so as not

Dan bringing Lacey back-and Susanna vanishing-he'd triggered a full-blown confrontation with

was

his temple. "Do you hate me that much? Enough to

Gate burn

s

was some scheme to

all, this time, they'd

Dan didn't answer.

sat down across

scowl only darkened. "Dan, no matter how bad things get

"It's only 'family business' if you actually treat me like family. Am I your family,