Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath [Stella] (Chapters 191 to 200)

Chapter 191

Yorick was on the edge of losing his mind.

The moment he saw that man’s car pull into the driveway, everything from the past month crashed over him like a wave.

“When did this house finally find an owner?”

“Not too long ago, maybe just this past month,” Orion mused aloud.

Everyone knew that the place had been vacant for ages.

Yorick snorted. “Just this past month, huh!”

That month had been a roller coaster. Ever since he and Stella decided to postpone their wedding, it felt like one thing after another.

But he couldn’t shake that day at Stella’s place when he bumped into that man.

Since then, Stella had become a ghost in her own home.

And now, he ran into the guy here again!

So, he was the owner, huh?

Yorick shivered, a cold dread washing over him.

Stella, why couldn’t she just leave him be? The mess with Finley and Tegan had been bad enough. And now, she’s tied to this place too? Was she doing this on purpose?

Yorick’s blood boiled the more he thought about it!

After a moment’s thought, Orion suggested, “Maybe we should ask Ms. Quinn?”

It seemed Stella was living here now. And if Yorick wanted to buy this place for Ursula’s treatment, he’d have to go through Stella.

The thought soured Yorick’s mood even further.

“Ask her what? To humiliate Ursula?”

Orion fell silent.

From their perspective, both Yorick and Ursula had been played by Stella all this time.

Thinking about how they had exhausted themselves trying to buy this place, only to find Stella living here, Yorick felt a fire ignite in his chest.

His phone buzzed insistently with a call from his father, Thane.

Yorick didn’t want to answer, but when Thane called Orion instead, Orion couldn’t ignore it.

“Sir,” he answered respectfully.

Thane’s voice came through, stern and tinged with danger. “Give the phone to Yorick.”

Handing the phone over, Orion relayed, “It’s your father.”

Yorick took the call, “Dad.”

“You went to Wave Residence again?”

Thane’s voice was icy.

Yorick had been obsessed with acquiring the place for Ursula’s sake, a grand gesture.

His tone was now threatening.

“Forget it.”

Upon hearing the click on the other end, Yorick was caught off-guard by Thane’s unusual lack of persistence.

…

Upon waking, she saw numerous missed calls from unknown numbers. Just as she was about to check her messages, another unknown call came through.

“Stella.” Yorick’s voice, barely containing his anger, came from the other end.

The barrage of calls must have been his doing.

“Is that man the owner of the house?” Yorick’s words were clipped, seething with frustration.

Stella, now fully awake, replied, “What do you mean?”

“Tell him to sell it to me. Name his price.”

Stella paused, sensing Yorick’s desperation through the phone.

She smirked. “Sell it to you?”

“Yes, whatever it takes!”

Stella laughed. “You really think you can buy everything, don’t you? He just secured a huge deal at Mist Bay, and you think he’d be interested in your offer?”

Yorick’s fury was palpable even through the phone.

“What did you say?”

Was she looking down on him?

Stella retorted, “Yorick, let’s not beat around the bush. Sure, your family is top in Portis City, but what can you really offer?”

Yorick fell silent, the brutal reality of his situation laid bare.

Stella’s words were sharp, a clear mockery of Yorick’s predicament.

As the silence lingered, Stella scoffed, “Portis City hails you as the Quarry family’s finest heir. But that’s only because you’re the only son your mother had. Not much of a choice, was there?”

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“Everyone’s just blowing smoke up your ass, and you’re buying it hook, line, and sinker.”

Yorick nearly passed out from sheer frustration. “You!”

Stella retorted, “Sure, you’re the CEO of Quarry Group, but need I remind you who really pulls the strings?”

“Shut up!” Yorick snapped.

“Your dad might not be showing his face around the office these days, but let’s talk numbers, shall we? Anything over 100 million needs his signature, doesn’t it? And how much are you planning to shell out? Do you think you can afford it? If your dad hears you’re draining the account for that sickly lover of yours, you think he’d approve?”

Stella’s words were like nails on a chalkboard to Yorick, making his head nearly explode with irritation.

This woman is always ready with a snappy comeback or a sharp retort.

Now, Yorick found himself wishing she’d just hit him physically instead; anything was better than her venomous words.

But he couldn’t deny the truth in Stella’s words. Ever since Ursula returned, the Quarry Group’s financial protocols have been revised. Significant expenditures no longer just needed the CEO’s approval but the chairman’s signature as well.

Stella wasn’t entirely correct, though. It wasn’t 100 million, but ten million that required Thane’s signature!

Fuming, Yorick’s vision blurred with anger. “Then what do you propose?”

“You can’t afford it, yet here you are asking for terms? What’s the plan, strong-arm me?”

That remark hit him like a punch to the gut.

Yorick was on the verge of hanging up, but considering how hard it had been to get Stella on the phone, he managed to hold back.

“Trying to bully your way through with me? You’ve got some nerve.”

“I’m not!” Yorick protested.

“Then can you afford it? Mist Bay alone would set you back, what, five hundred million?”

Five hundred million!

Hearing that figure made Yorick’s face turn grim.

He instinctively wanted to accuse Stella of extortion, but he couldn’t deny the current market value of the place.

Taking a deep breath, Yorick admitted, “I don’t have that kind of money right now.”

Damn this woman, he thought. How had he never noticed her shrewdness before? She had dissected the inner workings of Quarry Group with alarming accuracy. She was right; the power had indeed shifted back to his father since Ursula’s return.

“Oh, no money? So you’re begging now? With that attitude?” Stella taunted.

Yorick’s face went from grim to downright thunderous.

Begging Stella? Who did she think she was?

“I just wanted you to introduce me to him.”

“So, you’re still begging, huh? Is this how you ask for help?” Stella pressed.

Stella picked up a cup of water by the bed and took a sip. When Ronald pushed the door open, he saw the mischievous gleam in her eyes.

With that, she hung up the phone.

Stella rolled out of bed to grab a bite.

“You think I’m like you, getting drunk and having a fever.”

“Yorick.”

At the mention of ‘Yorick,’ Ronald’s gentle gaze momentarily froze.

“What does he want now?”

Stella popped a fruit into her mouth. “He’s caught wind you’re the man in charge here. Wants me to set up a meeting.”

She bit down, and the hard seed inside caught her by surprise.

Ronald instinctively reached out, ready to help her spit it out, just like when she was a child.

But when she saw his hand, Stella paused and quickly headed to the bathroom.

When she returned, she complained, “Why do you even like these? The seeds are too hard. They hurt.”

These were red heart guavas. Every time Stella ate them, her teeth couldn’t handle it, but unfortunately, Ronald really enjoyed them.

Ronald chuckled softly. “Don’t be picky.”

Stella frowned. “This isn’t about being picky. They’re just hard to eat.”

Ronald, ever indulgent, pinched her nose. “Did you give him a piece of your mind?”

He always admired her fiery spirit, like a tigress, ensuring she never got the short end of the stick, even when he wasn’t around.

Chapter 193

During dinner, Stella barely finished a plate of food before Ronald signaled for someone to clear her plate and cutlery.

Stella looked at him with big, pleading eyes, the very picture of misery. “Ronald,” she whimpered.

“What’s the problem? You weren’t this keen on breakfast.”

Stella’s eating habits were far from typical. Conventional wisdom suggests eating the most in the morning and a balanced amount throughout the day.

But her breakfasts were always scant, her lunches manageable. Come evening, however, her appetite would surge, unusually voracious compared to her earlier meals.

“But I…” Stella started.

“No more,” Ronald cut her off before she could finish.

Stella pouted, but Ronald’s gaze on her remained indulgent. He stood up, taking her hand. “Let’s go for a walk.”

“Okay,” she agreed, albeit reluctantly. She’d been hoping to sneak in a bit more food.

It wasn’t entirely her fault; evenings always made her hungrier, and what she’d eaten felt far from sufficient.

As they approached the door, Idris appeared, his expression serious.

Ronald released Stella’s hand. “Check out the back of the villa.”

“Something there?”

“Yeah, something fun.”

“Fun?” Stella doubted.

Ronald’s idea of fun—like the fishing trip that afternoon—rarely aligned with hers.

But noticing Idris’s urgent demeanor, Stella tactfully excused herself.

Once Stella was out of earshot, Ronald spoke. “Is it about Thane?”

“Yes, his butler reached out, requesting a meeting with you.”

“Did you relay my message?”

So, the Quarry family was in for a tumultuous night.

It wasn’t just unresolved- it was unresolvable.

If only they’d shown Stella even half the consideration, things might not have come to this. Instead of support, they’d bullied her.

As they walked, Ronald added, “Be firm with Thane.”

Thane was obviously anxious since they had chosen a partner on their side, so he personally stepped in. Once he had taken action himself and found out it was related to his son, he must have been itching to beat Yorick to a pulp

….

In the vast backyard, Stella’s face lit up with delight as she discovered a group of bunnies. She immediately scooped one up, cuddling it. “Oh wow, you’re so soft and fluffy!”

She adored furry pets but doubted her ability to care for them properly. This fear had kept her from owning any during her years in Portis City, though she did have a fox back in Ferrowland.

Ronald approached, his expression softening as he watched Stella with the bunnies. “You like them?”

“Yes! They’re so soft and cuddly! Can we take them back to Ferrowland?”

“Of course, we can,” Ronald assured her. He knew Stella’s principle well; if she couldn’t commit to their care, she wouldn’t take them on. Telling her no would only break her heart.

Hearing they could come with, Stella beamed. “They’re adorable, so doe-eyed and fluffy.”

“And how’s my Snow doing?” she inquired.

Snow, her pristine white fox, was a gift from Ronald on her fifteenth birthday, one she cherished deeply. Amidst the turmoil in the Quinn family, when Regina forced her to leave, Stella wanted to bring nothing but Snow.

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Leaving Ferrowland behind, she wasn’t sure what the road ahead would look like, and she couldn’t bear the thought of dragging the little one along on her uncertain journey.

“It’s all good,” Ronald said, affectionately ruffling her soft hair.

Mist Bay was a picture of tranquility. But elsewhere in Portis City, chaos reigned- especially for Thane.

After much effort, he finally managed to get the contact details of an assistant close to the heir of the Lugar family. Yet, when he made the call, the response left him utterly speechless.

Even for Thane, it took a moment to process.

Imogen was equally baffled. “Did they really say that?”

“Yeah, just dropped the line on me after saying, ‘Your son’s education comes first!'”

And with that, the call ended.

What did that mean?

Imogen was irritated. “How does Rick fit into all this? What did he do to tick them off?”

They hadn’t even met face-to-face. How did it come to ‘your son’s education’? What did his education have to do with any of this?

Though annoyed, Imogen knew they were in no position to make demands. The other party held exactly what they needed most.

Thane’s face hardened. “Call Yorick now. Tell him to get his ass back here.”

No wonder he’d been avoiding meeting the heir of the Lugar family. So Yorick had offended them? If that was the case, he was going to have a word with that brat tonight.

“Quick, call the young master,” Imogen said.

It was crucial to get Yorick back immediately and sort things out. The other party might sign the contract with their chosen partner tomorrow. If they didn’t resolve this tonight, the potential risk to the Quarry Group was undeniable.

Even Imogen, biased towards her son, felt particularly vexed at this moment.

Over at Yorick’s end.

His response was terse. “I’m not coming back.”

“Mom…”

The priority now was this matter.

Yorick, feeling the threat in her tone, gripped his phone tighter.

After hanging up, Yorick felt a throbbing headache. He wanted to continue calling Stella, but now he couldn’t get through.

It never occurred to him that a day would come when he wouldn’t be able to reach Stella.

As they approached the Quarry family home, Yorick, who had been silent the whole ride, finally spoke up. “How long do you think she’s known that guy?”

Orion replied, “Probably just met. Ms. Quinn hadn’t been much for socializing before.”

Even as Orion spoke, his uncertainty lingered. They’d always thought of Stella as a simple person – someone living off the Larkin family’s support, with nothing else to her name.

But owning a studio that turned a profit of seven hundred thousand a year? She couldn’t have been without any social connections.

“Given that the guy is the owner of Wave Residence, his status is naturally not simple. Maybe Ms. Quinn had a professional relationship with him before,” Orion suggested.

“So from a ‘professional relationship’ to a romantic one?” Yorick’s tone was icy.

Orion winced slightly. “Could it be possible that they were lovers all along?”

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Hearing the term “lovers”, Yorick’s face hardened once more.

“You think someone of that stature would fancy her?”

Orion remained silent.

Well, maybe not! But looking at how well Stella’s studio was doing, she wasn’t exactly slacking off.

In Orion’s eyes, Stella was quite impressive. At her young age, she had already achieved so much. And that studio? The Larkin family didn’t even know about it, let alone finance it. Orion knew exactly how much the Larkin family had been paying Stella every month for the past couple of years.

Yorick’s tone was icy. “But you need to figure out that guy’s identity quickly.”

Everyone knew the owner of Mist Bay was someone of no simple standing, yet no one knew who they were.

And now, Stella had somehow gotten involved with him. She really had some tricks up her sleeve.

They soon arrived at the Quarry family estate.

Yorick went in alone, and as soon as he entered, a flying object came hurling at him.

‘Boom!’

With a loud thud, it hit him right where he had been injured earlier that day.

The re-injury made the swelling and pain unbearable.

Thane was furious.

Imogen, always protective of her son, was also livid, glaring fiercely at him.

Yorick took a deep breath. “I told you, I’ll meet the heir of the Lugar family before they sign the contract tomorrow.”

His tone was grim, clearly dissatisfied with Thane’s aggression – twice in one day.

Thane retorted, “You’re meeting him? After you’ve practically offended him, you’re still going?”

“When have I ever offended him?”

Yorick was indignant. He hadn’t even met the man yet; how could he have possibly offended him?

Thane countered, “You’re saying you haven’t offended him? Then why did he ask me to educate you?”

Yorick’s face fell even further.

What was this heir of the Lugar family playing at, meddling in other families’ affairs?

“I got in touch with his assistant. The assistant said it was his boss’s orders to tell us to educate you.”

In a fit of rage, Thane grabbed the nearest ashtray and hurled it at Yorick.

Had it hit him, it would have surely been another bloody scene.

Facing Thane’s fury, Yorick felt wronged. “I honestly haven’t met him.”

This was turning into a real headache. He hadn’t met the man. Finding him had been challenging enough.

Thinking of challenges made Yorick feel that everything recently had been particularly taxing. In a nutshell, he was frustrated!

Thane, breathing heavily with anger, insisted, “You’re still denying it.”

“I truly haven’t met him!” Yorick was also frustrated.

Imogen, who had been silent until now, couldn’t stand the escalating tension and finally interjected, “Alright, you really haven’t met him?”

Yorick nodded. “No.”

Thane pressed on, “No? Then how on earth did you manage to offend him?”

Yorick remained silent.

Imogen was silent too.

And so, the question circled back to where it started: indeed, if Yorick had never met the heir of the Lugar family, how had he managed to offend him?

Chapter 196

Imogen and Thane exchanged a glance, and in that moment, a shadow crossed Imogen’s eyes.

“Could it be because of Ursula?”

Yorick and Thane both fell silent, their gazes turning toward Imogen.

Yorick’s expression hardened significantly.

“If I’m not mistaken,” Imogen continued, “the heir to the Lugar family and Ursula arrived in Portis City one after the other.”

Ursula hadn’t been in Portis City long before the Lugar heir made his appearance. Could there really be a connection between the two?

Yorick’s face tightened at the suggestion.

Thane looked at him, barely concealing his disapproval.

Yorick blurted out defensively, “Ursula has nothing to do with this.”

“Shut it!”

Thane’s cold glare silenced him immediately.

Yorick attempted to continue, “It really has nothing to do with Ursula…”

“Go, get in touch with that assistant,” Thane said, cutting him off.

Imogen’s reminder had made him consider the possibility of Ursula being involved in this whole affair. The Larkin family seemed to have nurtured a genuine femme fatale, and a doomed one at that.

Turning to the butler, he said, “Tell him I’ll personally deliver Ursula.”

The butler nodded. “Yes, sir.”

“Dad!” Yorick was frantic.

Thane didn’t want to argue with Yorick any further, giving him a cold, warning look before heading upstairs.

Yorick impulsively followed, but Imogen stopped him. “If you care about Ursula’s well-being, you’d best stay out of it.”

It was a critical moment for the Quarry family, a matter of life and death, so to speak. They would never have accepted Ursula in the first place.

Yorick had grown too close to her lately, and Imogen was on the brink of exploding.

Now, with Thane stepping in like this, if it really was related to Ursula, it was time to sever ties completely.

Yorick called out, “Mom.”

The implication was clear; they couldn’t afford to offend him.

Imogen didn’t respond, seemingly too tired to engage further, and walked away with her dog.

…

By 10:30 PM, she was tossing and turning in bed, too hungry to sleep.

Unexpectedly, Ronald was in the living room.

Idris was there too.

“I just got a call from Thane’s butler,” Idris was saying. “He said they’re planning to deliver Ursula to you.”

Stella was halfway down the stairs when she heard this and nearly lost her footing, sliding down two steps. Had she not grabbed the railing in time, she would’ve fallen.

Hearing the noise, Ronald turned and saw Stella clutching the railing in terror.

His gaze darkened as he set aside his laptop and walked over to her. He scooped her up effortlessly. “How old are you, still tripping over your own feet?”

Stella pouted.

Idris’s words had been too shocking.

What were they thinking, delivering Ursula to Ronald like that?

Were they after something of Ronald’s, using a beauty to sneak their way in?

But to send someone ailing? What were they thinking?

Chapter 197

Ronald effortlessly scooped Stella into his arms and made his way downstairs.

Glancing at her nightgown, he quickly offered her his jacket that had been resting on the sofa.

Stella wrapped herself in it, feeling the warmth Ronald had left behind.

“What’s got you wandering downstairs this late?” Ronald inquired.

Stella hesitated, her stomach rumbling. She wanted to confess her hunger but was unsure of Ronald’s stance on late-night snacks. He had always been strict about meal times and snacking habits.

But she couldn’t bear it any longer.

“I’m hungry,” she admitted, her eyes pleading.

Ronald raised an eyebrow. “You had a pretty hearty dinner, though.”

Despite having a full plate at dinner, Stella’s wide, watery eyes were hard for Ronald to resist. They made him want to tease her.

“Really hungry?”

“Very,” Stella nodded earnestly.

Idris couldn’t stand it any longer. “Maybe we should whip up a little something in the kitchen.”

He knew how strictly Ronald monitored Stella’s diet, almost to the point where Idris wondered if Stella had ever had her fill.

As expected, when he said that, Ronald gave him a look.

Idris backed down, “Ms. Quinn is really hungry.”

Seeing Idris defend her, Stella cast him a grateful glance, but that didn’t escape Ronald’s notice.

He recalled Yvonne’s ordeal with a poorly planned diet, which had led to severe nutrient deficiencies. The thought of Stella going through something similar always loomed over him.

“Ms. Quinn doesn’t gain weight easily anyway,” Idris added, as if stating the obvious. Stella had always maintained the same figure.

Relieved, Stella hurried off to request a bowl of beef chili from the kitchen staff. She noticed a few new faces among them but didn’t linger on the thought.

Ronald scoffed. “Thane’s understanding, huh!”

Idris shared his surprise, especially after hearing about the Quarry family’s threat to keep Yorick away from Ursula.

Ronald’s expression hardened.

“No need to send her my way.”

Idris agreed. Ursula, ill or not, was far from meeting their standards.

“However, keeping Yorick from seeing her is an intriguing idea,” Ronald mused.

Idris nodded. “It might make the Quarry family think there’s something between you and Ursula.”

“Let them think what they want. But putting Yorick on the spot could be interesting.”

Ronald hadn’t expected Thane to play it this way, but the opportunity to unsettle Yorick was too good to pass up. With Yorick’s attention wholly on Ursula, being barred from seeing her would be an exquisite torture.

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Idris nodded with a smile. “Alright, I’ll go reply right now.”

“Off you go then.”

After Idris left, Ronald turned to see Stella lingering at the kitchen doorway. “Why are you standing there?”

Stella moved towards him.

“Are you trying to play Cupid’s antagonist here?”

Preventing Yorick from seeing Ursula, wasn’t that just like sending Yorick to his doom?

Ronald pulled her into his lap with a swift motion. “Nonsense. I’m doing a good deed.”

Stella was speechless.

Did he even hear himself? How could this possibly count as a good deed?

“The Quarry family now despises Ursula like she’s the plague. How is keeping Yorick away from her, not a good deed?”

Stella fell silent again.

Well, when put that way, it did seem like a good deed.

But while it might be a good deed for the Quarry family. But for Yorick? It was like throwing him into the fire.

“Alright, maybe you are doing a good deed.”

Still, this “good deed” spelled trouble for both Yorick and the Larkin family.

Although the Larkin family appeared to be allied with the Quarry family through marriage, the reality was one of dependency. The Larkins had always relied on the Quarries for support.

Thanks to Ursula, tensions between the two families had already strained the relationship. To put it bluntly, Yorick was now the Larkins’ only remaining link to the Quarry family.

If the Quarry family forbade Yorick from seeing Ursula, the Larkins would undoubtedly be thrown into a state of panic.

Ronald squeezed Stella’s hand. “Star, haven’t you had any happy moments here over the years?”

Stella thought about it seriously before answering, “I have.”

Ronald frowned. “Who’s responsible for them?”

The information about Stella Idris had gathered was suffocating just to read through.

“Oh?”

“Why?”

Leaving Ronald’s side had made her strive to improve her life and take her work seriously.

“Big client?”

A satisfied smile spread across Stella’s face as she mentioned StarRiver Corp. She wondered what kind of good soul was behind it all, providing her with so many projects. And each one came with a hefty design fee.

Having StarRiver Corp. on her side filled Stella with a newfound sense of empowerment.

She shared this proudly, completely unaware of the fleeting tenderness in Ronald’s eyes when she mentioned ‘StarRiver Corp.’

Seeing her glowing with pride, Ronald chuckled. “That impressive?”

“It’s all thanks to the boss of StarRiver Corp. for recognizing a diamond like me in the rough.”

Otherwise, how could her relatively unknown design studio earn so much in a year?

Stella looked at Ronald curiously, “Hey, how did Thane think of sending Ursula to you?”

What a hilarious turn of events!

Ronald shrugged. “Probably losing his edge. Getting senile, maybe.”

Stella blinked in confusion. “Senile? But Thane isn’t old, is he?”

The mention of Yorick’s father made Stella pause. Thane was, after all, quite the catch – handsome, dignified, and of good character, the kind of man who rarely stepped out of line.

And yet, how did someone like him end up with a son like Yorick? These days, Thane must be on the verge of exploding with frustration.

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Indeed, when the news reached Thane, he was livid.

“Still claiming it’s got nothing to do with Ursula?”

Upon hearing the butler’s message, Imogen’s expression darkened as well.

Thane glanced at her and said, “You’re heading to the hospital tomorrow yourself.”

“What about the meeting with the Lugar heirs? They’re finalizing the contract with their chosen partners tomorrow.”

Thane was silent, his face growing darker with the urge to drag Yorick back and give him a piece of his mind.

Imogen was harboring similar thoughts.

…

After leaving Quarry Manor, Yorick had Orion look into the whereabouts of the Lugar heirs.

Before they could uncover anything, Imogen’s call came through.

“Just stop seeing Ursula,” she said, each word heavy with a menacing tone.

Yorick frowned. “This has nothing to do with Ursula.”

He was adamant in his belief.

Imogen pressed on. “He’s made his stance clear, and you’re still defending her?”

Yorick was taken aback. “What?”

“Yorick, Ursula’s trouble. Who knows what she’s been up to abroad, coming back with all sorts of illnesses. Don’t be naive.”

Imogen’s harsh tone carried an unmistakable insinuation.

Yorick’s lips tightened, displeasure flashing in his eyes. “Don’t speak of Ursula like that.”

“And how did she contract uterine cancer?”

Yorick was clearly upset.

Rumors about Ursula’s illness had been cruel. It was one thing for strangers to speculate, but his own mother to join in was disappointing.

“Mother, you know what kind of person Ursula is!”

Otherwise, why would she have taken a liking to Stella while she was still lying in the hospital bed?

“Now, Yorick, until the deal with the Lugars is sealed, stay away from Ursula. We can’t afford to cross the Lugar family right now.”

“Did you hear me?”

“I heard you.”

Imogen hung up, satisfied.

Hearing from Yorick, Ursula was elated. “Rick, I’ve packed my things.”

Her voice was weak but filled with rare excitement. It was clear she was in good spirits, despite Thane’s men still at her door. She didn’t believe Thane would actually escalate things with his own son.

Yorick’s heart sank at her words, his brow furrowed, a headache starting to throb.

“Rick? Rick?”

Ursula called out when he didn’t respond, wondering why he was silent.

At that moment, Yorick was at a loss for words. Just a week ago, he had promised to let her move to Wave Residence to recuperate, never anticipating he’d be powerless to fulfill his promise.

For once in his life, Yorick faced a dilemma that money couldn’t solve.

“I need to ask you something,” Yorick finally spoke, his voice heavy.

He didn’t pick up where Ursula left off but instead diverted the conversation.

Ursula, puzzled, responded, “What’s up?”

“Do you know the heir to the Lugar family?”

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“The Lugar family? You mean the Lugar family from Ferrowland?”

Yorick replied, “Yes.”

On the other end of the phone, Ursula denied it. “No, I don’t know them. What’s up?”

The heir to the Lugar family? How could she possibly know them? When she was in Ferrowland, she had fancied the idea of making their acquaintance. But she never had the chance.

Yorick frowned. “You don’t know them?”

“Nope, don’t know them.”

“Really?”

“Of course, it’s true. What’s with all the sudden questions?”

The Lugar family. If only she really knew them. In Ferrowland, they were practically nobility. Many of the elite there sought alliances with them, a pity she never had the chance.

Yorick explained, “My family is planning a major collaboration with the Lugar family.”

“Oh, is that so? Sorry, can’t help you there.”

Hearing Yorick, Ursula thought he was enlisting her help.

Yorick sighed, “It’s okay.”

Ursula couldn’t care less about whom the Quarry family wanted to collaborate with, only asking, “Are you coming to pick me up tomorrow in person?”

She hoped Yorick would come himself. After all, Thane’s men were still lurking outside, and she feared they might intercept her.

Yorick felt a pang in his heart as Ursula steered the conversation back.

Seeing Yorick fall silent, Ursula grew anxious. “What’s wrong?”

Usually, Yorick would respond quickly to anything she said. What was happening now?

Yorick finally spoke, his tone heavier than usual. “Ursula, you might not be able to leave the hospital tomorrow.”

“What?”

Ursula’s face froze. Her breath hitched at the thought of not being discharged. What did it mean?

Was it because of the Larkin family or Stella?

Ursula panicked. “No, Rick, you said I could leave tomorrow. You promised.”

He had promised, so why was he now saying she couldn’t? She had even made a bet with Stella, a 100,000-dollar bet! If she could move to Mist Bay tomorrow as planned, she’d win the money from Stella.

Why was it all falling apart now?

Yorick hesitated. “I’m sorry, but the situation at Mist Bay isn’t settled yet.”

“The owner doesn’t want to sell.”

Not selling?

Was the promise of letting her recuperate there just empty words?

Yorick fell silent again.

Of course, but…

Ursula couldn’t help but repeat, “My family?”

Ursula couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Yorick had promised to discharge her tomorrow, and now he was saying she could be discharged but had to recuperate on a property owned by the Larkin family?

“Ursula, let’s not see each other for a few days. Let’s leave it at that.”

With that, Yorick hung up the phone, his manner more that of a man fleeing than anything else.

Ursula felt a cold chill run through her. For a long time, she couldn’t feel any warmth in her body.

When Cloudia returned, she found her daughter looking lost and despondent. “Ursula, what’s the matter? Why aren’t you asleep? It was already late.”

Ursula looked at Cloudia with a choked voice, “Mom, Rick just said we shouldn’t see each other for a few days.”

Cloudia stiffened at the words, then her expression softened with realization. “He did mention that the Quarry family has a big collaboration coming up. He’s busy.”

“No, it’s not just about being busy. He didn’t actually buy Wave Residence.”

A week had passed, and in that week, he hadn’t done anything for her?

Hearing that Wave Residence wasn’t actually bought, Cloudia was taken aback. “Not bought? But he said it was. He even talked about changing the curtains to your liking?”

Ursula fell silent, her thoughts racing.

Yes, wasn’t it supposed to have been bought? And the curtains changed to her liking?

So what was going on?

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