Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath [Stella] (Chapters 51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60)

Chapter 51

This here was Stella.

Ever since she left the Quinn family, she’d been living a life like this. If someone hit her, she’d hit right back; if she was insulted, she’d definitely give a piece of her mind.

Taking a loss?

That was not in her vocabulary. She was not one to be walked over.

Sirena sneered, “Huh, I’m the idiot? What are you even? No wonder Yorick ditched you. With your flirtatious ways, he’d be crazy to keep you.”

Stella shot back, “Are you blind? I was the one who dumped him.”

Dealing with someone like Sirena was beneath Stella. Her close ties with Ursula were no secret, and Stella knew her prejudice was fueled by Ursula’s influence.

Sirena taunted, “Oh, you dumped him? Or did you just set your sights on a bigger, better deal? Mark my words, Stella, you’re going to regret it.”

Stella was all set to unleash a torrent of choice words when Sirena mercilessly continued, “Oh, haven’t you heard? For Ursula, Yorick’s ready to drop tens of millions to secure the Wave Residence at Mist Bay. Ever heard of that place?”

Stella didn’t reply, puzzled as she glanced around her room.

Sirena went on, “Someone like you, a bumpkin, won’t know what kind of place Wave Residence is. Let me put it plainly – it’s the oceanfront mansion with the best location in all of Portis City. The grounds are bigger than any park you’ve ever visited. Two years as his fiancée, and what have you got to show for it? Now, even if you wanted to, it’s too late for regrets.”

Probably because of getting disciplined by Jeremy, Sirena was spouting her frustration on the phone.

Stella smirked, “Wave Residence, huh? You sure Yorick’s clinched the deal for Ursula?”

“It’s in the bag. Just wait, you won’t even get a chance in your life.”

What an utter fool! Sirena’s obsession with pleasing Ursula surely had to be for Jaxon’s sake.

Stella ended the call directly. Time spent on Sirena was just a waste.

Stella answered, “Hey, Susie.”

Stella was speechless.

Susanna continued, “Doesn’t the Quarry family have any say in this?”

She’d had it enough with Ursula’s antics. And now this dramatic move only disgusted her even more. A mere foster kid of the Larkins not only attempted to snatch the position of being a biological daughter but also was greedy for everything.

Stella knew Susanna’s disdain for Ursula all too well, chuckling, “Don’t worry, whether the Quarry family steps in or not, Yorick’s not getting Wave Residence.”

“Huh? How can you know that?”

“He’s been after Mist Bay for years. If it were possible, he’d have bought it by now. The news you heard probably is Ursula’s strategy to pressure Yorick.”

“That’s downright vile.”

Stella smirked, “Sadly for them, Yorick is oblivious. He’ll end up the joke of the town, and so will Ursula.”

Chapter 52

Yorick had his eye on acquiring Mist Bay for quite some time, a fact well-known among their circle.

But this time, there was a twist – it was for Ursula!

That alone guaranteed Yorick would move heaven and earth to secure it. Failing to do so would be a major blow to his pride.

Ursula stirred the pot with her antics, aiming to snag Mist Bay for herself, oblivious to the intricate web of relationships her actions would tangle.

Susanna asked, “And how are you so sure they won’t manage to buy it?”

She was dying to see the drama unfold. After all, Ursula and Yorick’s predicament seemed like the perfect revenge comedy. Who wouldn’t relish that?

But the fear lingered that they might actually succeed.

“I heard he’s willing to pay triple its market value. Are you sure the owner of Mist Bay won’t be tempted?”

Stella replied, “Not a chance!”

“How do you know?”

“Because I’m the owner.”

There was silence on either side of the line.

To Susanna, Stella felt there was no reason to hide from her. After all, the truth would be unraveled sooner or later.

The silence lasted a good 30 seconds before Susanna finally found her words, “I think there might be something wrong with my ears. What did you just say? Am I going deaf? You’re joking, right?”

Stella’s position within the Larkin family was no secret to Susanna. How could she afford Mist Bay?

Even if Stella’s studio made hundreds of thousands annually, ten of those studios couldn’t afford Mist Bay.

“Star, how much have you been keeping from me? And here I was, worried the Larkin family might starve you!”

Susanna’s voice exploded over the phone.

“There’s a lot to this story.”

At this point, all Susanna could think about was the family that had taken Stella in.

Susanna sighed, “Well, no more worrying about you starving, then.”

Susanna added, “More like, even ten Yoricks couldn’t touch you now!”

Their conversation lasted quite a while until Ronald entered the room, prompting Stella to hang up.

Ronald clad in a bathrobe, his hair still damp from a shower, and with that intense gaze, looked like he’d stepped straight out of a romance novel.

“Who were you talking to?”

His tone was deep, clearly displeased with her for not being in bed already. Noticing the untouched glass of milk on the side table only deepened his frown.

Stella said, “Just Susie. Heading to bed now.”

With that, she went straight to bed. As spotting the milk, she reached out, ready to take it, only to be grabbed by Ronald, “It’s cold. Get into bed first. I’ll have someone bring you a warm one.”

Stella wanted to say it was not necessary, that she could skip this habit of having milk, but Ronald was already gone.

Soon, a servant brought her a warm glass of milk, which she dutifully drank.

Chapter 53

Meanwhile, in the study.

When Idris arrived, he caught Ronald clutching a cigar between his fingers and draped in a dark robe that seemed to add layers to his already complex persona.

Idris stepped forward, “Mr. Quarry wishes to meet with you.”

As Ronald heard this, his eyes flickered slightly.

He cast a glance at Idris, his gaze deep, “Yorick?”

Idris nodded, “He’s likely here for our mine. It seems the Quarry family has become rather picky with the Larkin family’s foster daughter and biological daughter, likely due to the Larkins mine running low these past two years.”

Ronald took another drag from his cigar, a sardonic smile slowly creeping across his lips, “Picky, you say?”

Caught off guard by the response, Idris hesitated before nodding, “Indeed.”

“And since when did they earn the right to be choosy?”

Idris remained silent, realizing he had broached a sensitive topic. It was clear that Yorick’s hopes for a partnership were slim.

The air in the study grew colder as Ronald’s demeanor chilled further.

Idris, attempting to alleviate the tension, added, “The marriage arrangement was seemingly decided secretly by the Larkins and the Quarries, without Ms. Quinn’s knowledge.”

This revelation only served to deepen the frost in the room.

Idris, remembering something, mentioned, “Also, Mr. Quarry’s assistant has been in talks with our security team, wanting to purchase Wave Residence.”

“Purchase this place?” Ronald uttered.

“Yes, for the Larkin family’s foster daughter’s recuperation. They’ve intended to rent the place last time, sounding quite urgent.”

Ronald’s laugh was coldly scornful.

“Eager to spend a fortune right after the wedding was canceled, all for a foster daughter’s health?”

Idris scratched his head, realizing every step Yorick took seemed to provoke Ronald further, dancing dangerously on his last nerve.

“Their desperation for an alternative to the dwindling mine supply must be serious.”

Ronald flicked ash from his cigar.

Idris asked, “Shall we meet him?”

“Tell him I’m currently tied up, to wait for now,” Ronald replied.

To wait?”

It seemed this time, he intended to keep Yorick in suspense.

Ronald swept Idris an impassive look for Idris’s unresponsiveness.

If playing games was the plan, then so be it.

…

Stella groggily picked up Tabitha’s call, being reminded of a crucial meeting in the morning. It was about time!

As she hung up, another call came through.

She picked it up, “Hello?”

“Isn’t your rent due today?” Cloudia’s voice came from the other end.

Stella was speechless.

Who on earth told them that the house at Silk River Residences was rented by her?

“What?”

Asking about her rent now surely meant no good intentions.

“Do you want your card to be unblocked?” Cloudia probed.

Stella replied, “What if I say yes, or what would happen if say no?”

Cloudia said, “You don’t want it?”

“Cut the crap!” Stella’s patience was thinning. “If this is about Tegan, you can forget about it.”

Chapter 54

After learning of Ursula’s return, she’d contrived some great moves to deal with her. Yet, within a mere couple of days, Ursula was hospitalized, plagued by serious illnesses. Even without Stella’s meddling, Ursula was already suffering.

What was Cloudia thinking?

Asking Stella to persuade Tegan to treat Ursula?

Cloudia should consider Ursula was lucky enough that Stella hadn’t taken her life personally.

“Stella, I told you, Ursula didn’t do what you think she did. Why won’t you believe me?”

“I know what I know. I don’t need you making excuses for her!” Stella’s tone was firmer than Cloudia had ever heard before.

On the other end of the phone, Cloudia was incredulous at Stella’s attitude.

Stella should be struggling in her plight. Hadn’t hard times taught her anything?

Cloudia bit back her frustration, “I guess you don’t want your card unblocked!”

“You think I care about that measly two grand you throw my way?”

Despite her indifference, she felt the Larkins all lost their marbles; they wouldn’t blink at dropping ten grand on some fancy piece of jewelry for their darling adopted daughter.

But when it came to their own flesh and blood, they’d nitpick over a monthly allowance, threatening to cut her off at the slightest provocation.

“Next time will you drop me down to two hundred on Ursula’s say-so?”

Stella was certain of it, no doubt in her mind. They hung on Ursula’s every word as if it were gospel.

Cloudia retorted, “So, you think the money’s not enough?”

“Do you think it’s a lot? Mrs. Larkin, what’s two grand to you? Probably wouldn’t even cover a handbag for Ursula without you feeling it’s beneath her to carry it, right?”

Cloudia fell silent in an instant. Because Stella was speaking the truth.

Ursula, with her entourage of high-society friends, represented the Larkins wherever she went. Cloudia wouldn’t dream of letting her step out with anything less than a luxury.

Stella couldn’t help but smirk. So, to them, Stella was a waste.

Cloudia, snapped, “You think it’s not enough? Fine, I’ll give you back your original allowance. How’s ten grand a month?”

It was clear Cloudia wanted to end this argument as quickly as possible, not even waiting for Stella’s response before adding, “That’s settled then. I’ll call the bank and set up the ten grand for you. But there’s something you need to do for me.”

All these two years, she had already gotten used to it. But the moment Cloudia mentioned a condition, Stella knew it must have something to do with Ursula.

“Finley?”

“You both attended the Patel family’s banquet. Don’t play dumb with me,” Cloudia remarked resentfully.

Stella chuckled scornfully, “So, you’ve done your homework, huh?”

She hadn’t planned to play dumb, to begin with. Cloudia was just making it too easy to rile her up.

But a request involving Tegan was already a hard pass, let alone adding Finley into the mix.

Cloudia pressed, “Just make sure they’re both at the hospital tomorrow, and I’ll make the call to the bank. Your allowance is waiting.”

All for Ursula.

Stella couldn’t control clicking her tongue, “Just ten grand to save Ursula’s life? Is that all she’s worth to you?”

Chapter 55

The moment those words were spoken, Cloudia on the other end of the phone was about to explode.

“From two thousand to ten thousand isn’t enough? What on earth do you want?”

To Cloudia, ten thousand was no small sum for Stella, especially considering the humble background she came from. Stella never wanted to spill the details about her foster family. Probably because they were too poor.

Even if she was her own flesh and blood, Cloudia couldn’t help but feel Stella was being incredibly hypocritical.

After all, weren’t they the ones who raised her? How could she look down on them? Two years ago, they had offered her a deal – if she told who her foster family was, they would offer them a sum of money.

Now, it seemed better to let it go. Their poor upbringing left Stella without having a shred of gratitude.

“I don’t want anything.”

“Well, you better think it through. If you can’t pay your rent and get kicked out, don’t blame me for being heartless.”

The meaning behind those words was clear. If she couldn’t afford to stay at Silk River Residences, she shouldn’t dream of coming back to the Larkin family.

Stella blinked, gazing at the bright sunshine outside the window, “To reach this point as a mother, is truly an eye-opener for me.”

Without waiting for Cloudia to respond, Stella hung up first.

Being a mother like that…huh! Stella genuinely wished Cloudia could forget she ever bore that title.

At this moment, Stella felt like she was being unfairly accused.

…

At the hospital, hearing Stella hang up again, Cloudia was so incredibly furious. When she tried calling back, she was blacklisted.

Jaxon came over and saw Cloudia in a fury, “Who did she learn this bad habit from? Always blacklisting people on a whim.”

It was enough to drive Cloudia insane, truly the angriest she had ever felt in her life towards Stella.

Jaxon looked a bit pale, evidence that Stella’s kick from the night before had nearly done him in.

“How are you feeling?”

“Fine now,” Jaxon said.

He claimed to be fine but was clearly seething inside.

Cloudia had filled him in on Finley’s situation the night before, leaving Jaxon perplexed.

It was too much of a coincidence.

Cloudia scoffed, “Agree? Why does she have to be at odds with Ursula?”

Jaxon remained silent, his face dark.

Jaxon couldn’t give her a reply.

That was a puzzle Cloudia couldn’t solve.

Jaxon frowned, pondering before he said, “The James family has been involved in charity work in impoverished areas for years. Could her knowing Tegan be related to that?”

Cloudia nodded, “Possible. So, her knowing Finley could also be related to Tegan?”

Tegan and Finley, both from the medical field, might not be in the same department but were still kind of working in the same industry.

Thinking this over, Cloudia and Jaxon didn’t suspect much further.

“How’s Ursula doing now?” Jaxon glanced at the hospital room.

Mentioning Ursula only made Cloudia sigh, “She woke up in pain twice last night.”

Thinking about Ursula enduring such pain made her heartache.

…

Orion was woken up early by Yorick to deal with the Mist Bay situation. Just as he was about to leave, Yorick called again, saying he would personally go to Mist Bay for negotiations.

Considering the buzz from last night, which for some unknown reason had blown up into rumors that Yorick was buying Mist Bay just so Ursula could have a peaceful place to recuperate.

Chapter 56

If they couldn’t seal the deal, it was going to be trouble.

“You didn’t see their butler when you went there last time?”

“No,” Orion nodded.

He didn’t dare to make a peep, aware that Yorick would probably complain about his incapability on this matter.

Cloudia called Yorick, “Rick, Stella just refused to help us get Finley and Tegan on board. What do we do now?”

Just hearing Stella’s name gave Yorick a headache. It felt like she was some cosmic joke played on him.

“I’ll figure this out. Stop calling her.”

In the matter related to Tegan, they had understood totally Stella’s stance. Why bother reaching out to her and humiliating themselves further?

“But Ursula…” Cloudia couldn’t finish her piece, her voice choked with emotion.

Stella’s heartlessness was beyond belief. How could someone be so indifferent in the face of a life-or-death situation? How was that family able to turn her into such a ruthless being?

The more Cloudia thought about it, the angrier she got.

Yorick uttered, “Alright. I’ll handle it. No more calls to her.”

“Okay.”

Ending the call, Yorick felt the anger boiling inside him. Rubbing his temples, he asked Orion, who was driving, “How does she even know Finley?”

“I…have no idea.”

“Maybe through Susanna Tucker?” Orion guessed after thinking for a moment.

Yorick thought that was the only plausible explanation. After all, given Stella’s competence, she herself wouldn’t have the means to mingle with someone of Finley’s stature.

…

Hearing the sound, he glanced up at her, “Awake? Why didn’t you sleep more?”

It was hardly early.

“Go have breakfast,” Ronald suggested with an indulgent look.

Upon seeing Stella, the butler quickly set the dishes for her, which had been kept warm.

As Stella finished the meal, Ronald received a call and put away his tablet.

Seeing him get ready to leave, Stella hurriedly put down the utensils, “Are we leaving now? Need a lift.”

Glancing at his wristwatch, Ronald frowned, “Where do you need to go?”

“I’m going to work!” Stella exclaimed.

Ronald, upon hearing her words, glanced at Idris, who had just walked in.

“Ms. Quinn, do you want me to close your studio for you?” Idris offered, knowing full well that if Ronald left Portis City, Stella would surely go with him back to Ferrowland. Thus, her studio was no reason to keep running.

“Why close it? I’ll find a manager by then. It’s making money, after all. Don’t just shut it down,” She had trained those designers herself, and they were doing well. Closing the studio would force them all to find new jobs.

“Let’s go. Quick, I have a meeting,” Stella hurried, grabbing Ronald’s wrist and pulling him towards the door.

Meanwhile, Yorick’s car pulled up outside the Wave Residence.

Chapter 57

Stella had just stepped out the door when her phone buzzed. It was Tabitha, reminding her not to forget some documents.

Stella remembered the document was still in her room.

“Ronald, you go ahead, I gotta grab a document. Or, if you’re not in a rush, wait for me?” she said, releasing Ronald’s arm and sprinting back to the house.

Ronald watched her bounding figure with a resigned smile, the corners of his mouth lifting in an affectionate grin.

“Still as scatterbrained as ever.”

Idris, observing Stella’s disappearing silhouette, remarked, “Well, she used to not worry about a thing, but now she’s the boss. She’s learning to be responsible.”

As Ronald heard the term “the boss”, his fondness deepened.

“My little girl’s all grown up.”

Idris nodded, “She sure has.”

They got into the car.

Ronald glanced at his wristwatch, “Have the butler arrange another ride for her. We’ll head out now.”

“Sure thing.”

Idris started the engine and dialed the house’s internal line to arrange transportation for Stella.

With everything set, they drove off.

Passing the gate, they noticed Yorick leaning against a Bentley, while Orion seemed to be negotiating something with the security.

“Mr. Quinn, it’s Mr. Quarry.”

Ronald peered out the window, spotting Yorick with a grim expression, smoking against the car door.

Idris mused, “Can’t believe he’s personally dealing with this to buy the place for that adopted daughter.”

Offering such a high price and even showing up in person, how important must that girl be to him?

Ronald’s gaze turned icy, “Tell the butler not to engage with him.”

The more important she was, the more irresistible the challenge became when it was unattainable.

“Got it,” Idris quickly relayed Ronald’s instructions to the butler.

The stance from above was clear, and the butler had no interest in wasting time. Thus, when Orion came, he never approved of the meeting.

“No need, she’s smart enough.”

But now he found her, and seeing how she could fend for herself, his concerns had vanished.

Now, both the Larkin family and Yorick were kept on their toes by her, especially the Larkins.

…

“Someone’s living here?”

“No,” Orion replied.

The place had always been unoccupied.

He turned to question the security again, but they were well-trained. They wouldn’t utter a word on matters they shouldn’t, especially regarding their employer’s whereabouts, keeping their lips tightly sealed.

Shortly after, another car exited the property, its speed moderate.

Yorick instructed, “Stop that car.”

“Huh?”

“It must be someone living there.”

Upon hearing this, Orion immediately positioned himself by the roadside, waving to the car.

Inside the car, the driver’s expression darkened upon seeing someone blocking the way.

Sitting in the back, engrossed in her documents, Stella heard the driver, “Miss, someone’s stopping us.”

Chapter 58

Stella was baffled.

Lifting her gaze to the outdoors, she spotted Orion standing smack in the middle of the road, with a Bentley parked by the curb.

She recognized the car – it belonged to Yorick.

Stella instructed, “Just drive through.”

These people were really pushing their luck too far.

Upon receiving the command, the driver floored the gas pedal.

Orion, standing in the road, felt a jolt of fear as the vehicle not only failed to slow down but actually picked up speed.

Security rushed over, “Hey, what’s the hell are you doing? Want to suicide? Move it now!”

Just as the security was about to shove Orion out of the way, a sudden force hit him from behind – Yorick had kicked him aside.

The driver saw the commotion ahead, including their own security caught up in the chaos.

Stella saw it too and with a groan of annoyance, she ordered, “Stop the car!”

Originally, with just Orion in the way, she figured he’d value his life enough to dodge.

But now, with a scuffle breaking out in the middle of the road, she wasn’t cold-blooded enough to risk running them over.

Forced to a stop, Stella didn’t wait for Yorick, who was visibly fuming, to approach; she rolled down the window first.

Their eyes locked.

Yorick, upon seeing Stella in the car, involuntarily tensed.

“What are you doing here?” Yorick questioned through clenched teeth.

His anger hadn’t subsided since he spotted a man in her house at Silk-River Residences, and right now she showed up here?

Stella asked instead of answering, “Why can’t I be here?”

Yorick clenched his fists. The way he looked at Stella was as if she were here for prostitution.

Their public spectacle was embarrassing enough. If word got out that Stella had shown up in a place like Mist Bay right after canceling their wedding, it would only bring more shame to both the Larkin family and the Quarry family.

Before Stella could respond, Yorick stepped forward, intent on dragging her out of the car, “Do you even care about the image of the Larkin family and the Quarry family? Is it because they blocked your card? Is this how low you’ll stoop? Don’t you understand why your card was disabled?”

Yorick was beyond frustrated. He was ready to take her back to the Larkin family for a proper scolding.

“Mr. Quarry!”

It was Stella who dismissively kicked Yorick on his abdomen.

Yorick, blue veins bulging on his temple, glared at Stella closely, “You…”

Stella, unfazed, straightened her disheveled dress and coldly commanded the driver, “Drive.”

“Stella!”

Yorick, furious, attempted to grab her again, “Get out of the car. Have you no shame?”

She seemed reckless enough to get into anyone’s car. Was there anything she wouldn’t dare do?

Before Yorick could reach the car door, the vehicle shot forward like an arrow released from its bow.

Had Yorick not dodged quickly, the wheels might have rolled over his foot.

“Dammit! This woman…”

He was at his wit’s end.

Chapter 59

Stella left. Yet, the tension she left behind was expressly thick, practically setting Yorick’s sanity ablaze.

“Did you see her? It was her, wasn’t it?”

Yorick shot an angry glare at Orion.

Orion nodded, “Yes, I saw Ms. Quinn around here yesterday too.”

“Yesterday as well?”

That wretch, selling her out once wasn’t enough? How many more times does she plan to do it? No wonder his black card didn’t impress her anymore, she couldn’t care less if the Larkins unblocked her card.

Was she being kept by a bunch of men now?

Orion could feel the rage emanating from Yorick and could only nod without daring to say more. But this simple nod seemed to fuel Yorick’s anger even more.

“Find out who that man at Silk-River Residences is, and also the…”

What were these men thinking, falling for someone like Stella?

The more Yorick thought about it, the angrier he got.

Orion wanted to say that finding out who the man at Wave Residence was would probably be impossible! But then he remembered Finley, who showed up at the banquet with Stella last night.

“A doctor?”

Yorick gritted his teeth in fury.

Maybe not!

Although Finley was a skillful doctor in Ferrowland with his own hospital, buying a place like Mist Bay seemed unlikely.

…

On the other side.

In the car, Ronald’s lips curled up as he watched the surveillance footage from the entrance.

Idris asked, “Ms. Quinn didn’t get the short end of the stick, did she?”

“That little tiger, how could she possibly lose out?”

Idris nodded, “Ms. Quinn has really grown up over the years, she’s learned to protect herself.”

She’d learned to protect herself? If possible, he wished she could always stay carefree and untroubled.

Ronald answered, “Hello?”

Jeremy’s voice came through the phone.

Ronald coldly replied with a single word, “Speak.”

Last night Ronald seemed agreeable towards their business, but then suddenly changed his mind. Frustrated, Jeremy went back and dug up everything that happened at the banquet.

Apart from Sirena getting into a fight with Stella, it seemed like nothing much happened. But are Sirena and Stella fighting? That was hardly news.

Ronald replied, “What do you think?”

He questioned instead of answering him, with his tone sharp.

Jeremy, having seen all sorts of situations, didn’t inquire further but tentatively suggested, “How about I have my sister apologize to her? I looked into it, and it’s all my sister’s fault. I’ll make sure Ms. Quinn is satisfied.”

Ronald promptly hung up.

Idris, who overheard the call, guessed Jeremy’s intentions.

“Ms. Patel must’ve had a rough night yesterday.”

Ronald chuckled callously, “That’s all the consequence she gets?”

Idris was unable to reply, assuming that punishment was trivial, considering she had publicly insulted Ms. Quinn.

Even though Ms. Quinn had struck back, it wasn’t easy for Mr. Quinn to let this go.

“So, what do you think Mr. Patel should do to satisfy Ms. Quinn?”

Chapter 60

Ronald ignited a cigarette, taking a drag, “Satisfied? Hardly!”

He knew all too well that little tigress’s temper.

If Sirena had been giving her a hard time these past two years, getting a simple “I forgive you” out of her now wouldn’t be a walk in the park for Jeremy.

…

On the other end, Jeremy’s face turned a shade of livid with exasperation as Ronald abruptly hung up on him.

“All you know is stuffing your face.”

Sirena was gingerly eating her breakfast, trying her best not to make a sound throughout the ordeal. Yet, she still couldn’t escape the fallout!

Jeremy, in a fit of rage, flipped the table right then and there.

Everything happened so suddenly that Sirena couldn’t even dodge in time. Her unfinished bowl of oatmeal ended up splattering all over her skirt.

“What’re you doing, Jeremy? Just because your deal fell through, you’re taking it out on me?”

She thought it was downright vile of him to bully her when their parents were not around. Mentioning the deal only fueled Jeremy’s rage further.

“Now, you’re going to apologize to Stella this instant!”

Sirena couldn’t believe her ears as she heard this. She gazed at Jeremy in disbelief, “What did you say? Apologize to whom?”

She thought she had misheard.

Apologize to Stella? The daughter of the Larkin family who nobody took seriously? The very Stella who was nothing but a ditz? How did she deserve her apology?

“Are you crazy, Jeremy?”

“If you can’t get an apology out of her today, I’ll show you what crazy really is.”

Sirena’s lips twitched, almost certain now that Jeremy wasn’t joking. He was serious about making her apologize to Stella.

“I won’t do it.”

Without a second thought, Sirena firmly spat out the words.

“Oh, you won’t, huh? Fine! Then pack your bags and get the hell out,” Jeremy retorted.

“What did you say? You’re…”

Jeremy asked, “Do you have any idea how many people are after that thing right now? Even Yorick is watching.”

Sirena stuttered, “Is…is it really that serious? What’s his deal with Stella, anyway?”

“How the hell should I know? Just get Stella’s forgiveness, or this isn’t over,” Jeremy snapped.

An apology was one thing, but securing Stella’s forgiveness? How could she possibly achieve that?

Asking for her apology was already a tough pill to swallow, let alone seeking Stella’s forgiveness. Sirena was on the verge of a breakdown.

Meanwhile, Stella had just arrived at the studio.

Stepping into the conference room, she answered a call, “Hello?”

“It’s me. Where are you?” Sirena’s voice came through from the other end, laced with suppressed anger.

That single “me” made Stella keenly aware of the fury in her tone.

Stella raised an eyebrow, “What’s up?”

“I need to see you.”

“For what?”

Sirena seeking her out was rarely a good sign. Stella expected this time to be no different, but then she heard Sirena spit out, “Apologizing!”

“What did you say?” Stella was convinced she had misheard, “You’re asking me to apologize? Are you out of your mind? Have you ever looked at your lousy self in the mirror lately, and now you want me to apologize to you?”

She assumed Sirena wanted her to apologize for something that happened the night before, and she wasn’t having any of it.

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