Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath [Stella] (Chapters 211 to 220)

Chapter 211

At Quarry Group headquarters, Orion rushed into Yorick’s office.

“Mr. Quarry, Mr. Patel, and his team have headed to Spring Hill.”

Yorick raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”

“They’re set to review the contract today.”

Yorick froze for a moment, processing the implications.

Jeremy was supposed to discuss the contract details with the Lugar family today.

Spring Hill at this hour? Was the meeting scheduled there?

That must be it.

Yorick swiftly stood up, grabbing his blazer from the back of the couch.

“Mr. Thane Quarry is on his way there as well,” Orion added.

Yorick frowned. “My father too?”

Orion nodded. “Yes.”

So, the Lugar family definitely was there.

Considering his father’s recent moves to the hospital, Yorick knew all too well what was at stake. If they failed to secure the Lugar family’s partnership, the consequences for Ursula could be severe.

“Let’s head over, and bring a copy of the contract.”

Today, meeting that person, Yorick was determined to secure the partnership and sign the contract. Even if they intended to collaborate with Jeremy, he wanted a piece of the action.

Orion replied, “Alright, I’ll have the legal department prepare it immediately.”

Without hesitation, Yorick stepped out of his office, his resolve unshaken. Securing the Lugar family’s partnership today was non-negotiable.

As he walked, his phone buzzed in his pocket. Glancing at the screen, he saw Ursula’s name.

He answered immediately, “Ursula.”

“Rick, are you busy?”

Ursula’s voice came through, choked with emotion.

Yorick frowned. “What’s wrong?”

“I can’t stay in this hospital anymore. Your parents…” Ursula’s words trailed off as her emotions overwhelmed her.

Could his mother have gone there as well?

Ursula cried, “Your mother came to see me.”

Yorick felt a severe headache coming on.

“Of course you can. Just wait a little longer.”

“The owner won’t sell. I’ll find another place for you.”

“I see.” Ursula’s voice carried a note of disappointment, faint yet palpable.

Her mind wandered to her bet with Stella and the previous flaunting in front of her.

But now, was Yorick telling her outright that she had no chance of moving into Wave Residence? The thought left Ursula feeling suffocated.

Orion returned, contract in hand.

“I’ve got something urgent here. Gotta go,”

Without waiting for Ursula’s response, Yorick ended the call.

Securing the partnership with the Lugar family was his top priority now. With Jeremy in the picture, there was no room for delay.

At the hospital, Ursula’s face fell as she heard the line go dead.

He hung up on her!

Cloudia emerged from the bathroom and asked, “Did you call Yorick?”

“I did. He hung up on me.”

Cloudia’s expression soured upon hearing this.

What was Yorick’s deal now? Even though Imogen had been harsh today, Cloudia still felt that they couldn’t lose Yorick’s support.

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If Yorick and Ursula really break up, what’s Ursula going to do then? But why would Yorick hang up on Ursula now? What’s that about?

“Why would he hang up on you? Did you argue with him? Is it because you were pushing too hard for Wave Residence and upset him?”

Wave Residence was worth a fortune, specifically intended for Ursula’s treatment. Naturally, the Quarry family would have strong opinions about it.

Moreover, canceling the wedding with Stella had already rubbed some of the elders in the Quarry family the wrong way. They would surely put additional pressure on Yorick over this incident!

Hearing this, Ursula grew even more upset. “It’s not like I asked for it. He was the one who offered.”

All his promises, and now he’s upset when he couldn’t deliver?

Thinking about Stella’s smug face made Ursula dread the upcoming mockery, not to mention the one hundred thousand!

Was Stella already aware she wouldn’t be able to move into Wave Residence when she boldly made that bet?

The more Ursula thought the darker her mood became, and her breathing even became uneven!

…

At the hospital, Cloudia and Ursula were having a rough time. Neither Yorick nor Jaxon had visited.

Before, at least one of them would come to see Ursula’s room.

Little did they know, the Larkin Group was also struggling.

After Jaxon’s visit to TrueVision Inc., he finally uncovered the root of their troubles. The CEO, a former classmate of Jaxon, knew why Jaxon was there and directly asked if he had offended StarRiver Corp.

He told Blaise, “It’s StarRiver Corp.”

“StarRiver Corp.?” Blaise repeated, his frown deepening.

Jaxon nodded. “Yes.”

Blaise looked puzzled. “When did we offend them?”

In Blaise’s memory, they hardly had any dealings with StarRiver Corp.

Although it was only established in the last couple of years, its scale was beyond what the Larkin Group could connect with.

He looked at Blaise. “We haven’t offended them directly, but we’ve had a falling out with Stella recently.”

Blaise frowned. “What do you mean?”

The implications were clear. If StarRiver Corp. was sabotaging the Larkin Group from behind, Jaxon was convinced it had something to do with Stella.

“It has to be her,” Jaxon said through clenched teeth.

…

Over at Spring Hill, Stella assumed they’d head straight to the hot springs upon arrival. However, Ronald suggested having lunch first, citing the timing and even insisted on an hour’s rest before heading out.

As they were about to leave, Ronald handed her a thick bathrobe.

“Put this on when you come out. Don’t catch a cold.”

“It’s just a few steps away,” Stella remarked, glancing at the short path from the changing room to the hot springs.

Ronald: “Still, better keep warm.”

“Alright then.”

Stella took it.

Seeing her comply, Ronald playfully pinched her nose. “Such a good girl.”

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Just as they were about to leave together, Ronald’s phone buzzed in his pocket, the screen lighting up with an unknown caller.

He glanced at it, his expression darkening instantly.

Gently ruffling Stella’s soft hair with a still tender voice, he said, “You go ahead.”

“Alright.” Sensing he had something to handle, Stella nodded and turned to leave.

Ronald watched as she descended the stairs, waiting for her footsteps to fade before answering the call.

“Did you find Star?”

The voice on the other end was smug, laced with arrogance and provocation.

Ronald’s grip on the phone tightened. A grim aura enveloped him as he coldly retorted, “What’s it to you?”

“Of course, it concerns me. After all, Star…”

“Xander Schultz, you better watch your back!”

Ronald’s voice sliced through the air, cutting off Xander’s words.

Xander Schultz, Regina Schultz’s brother, was the formidable power behind her influence.

Years ago, Stella had been forced to leave Ferrowland, largely due to her fear of Xander’s reach.

Her mother and sister were under his thumb, and Stella feared for their safety. And his threats against Ronald were among the reasons Stella had to compromise.

Her departure also served to distract Xander, buying Ronald a moment’s reprieve.

That reprieve, however, turned out to be Xander’s biggest regret. In the past two years, Ronald had dismantled the Schultz family’s empire with relentless ferocity.

Ronald scoffed, “You’ve got the nerve to call me, huh!”

Xander, undeterred, retorted with a hint of mockery, “It’s not about nerve. I’m genuinely worried about Star.”

Ronald shot back, “Worry about yourself. Mervin Burton isn’t known for playing nice, even with his allies.”

Aligning with such a person was tantamount to consorting with wolves in the dark.

“Call off your dogs!”

Ronald’s men had been tailing him relentlessly, giving him no quarter. Even his dealings with Mervin Burton hadn’t gone unnoticed.

Reflecting on the recent ambushes he’d survived, Xander’s tone lost its playfulness, becoming more dangerous and icy.

Stella wrapped herself warmly as she stepped out of the building, her arms filled with packages. She followed the green path toward the hot springs, guided by the signs.

Stella paused and turned toward the sound, spotting Yorick and Orion approaching.

He strode up to Stella and asked, “What are you doing here? Huh, where did you get the news that I was coming?”

She had been making such a scene lately, constantly saying she didn’t care about him. Yet here she was now, secretly gathering information on his whereabouts and stealthily following him.

Yorick glanced at Orion, who jumped at his look.

“I didn’t hear from Ms. Quinn,” Orion quickly clarified.

Yorick’s mood soured further as he pressed Stella, “How did you know I was here?”

Stella was baffled.

“What? You think I’m here because I knew you’d be? You should be with Ursula, not here questioning me. Where did you get the information that I’m here? Were you the one asking around about me?” she retorted, flipping his accusation back at him.

Yorick’s face darkened at her words, his gaze sharpening.

Orion, witnessing the exchange, couldn’t help but think Stella had a sharp tongue, giving as good as she got.

Yorick, through gritted teeth, tried a different tack. “Stella, I know you’re cunning, but let me make this clear—if you tell me who owns the Wave Residence, maybe I’ll consider…”

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“Seriously, Yorick, are you brain-dead or something?”

Stella had reached her limit.

What was this ‘maybe’ talk anyway?

Thinking there could still be something between them? Did he think he was some kind of irresistible slice of pizza, wafting his delicious scent for miles, making everyone want a piece?

Yorick’s anger flared. “You…”

“Star.”

Just as Yorick tried to speak up, a voice called out from not too far away, cutting him off mid-sentence.

Both of them turned to see Jeremy and Harper approaching.

Jeremy wore a gentle smile, his eyes soft as he looked at Stella.

At the sight of him, Yorick’s expression hardened his face like a brewing storm.

Jeremy sidled up to Stella, glancing at the things in her hand. “Heading to the hot springs?”

He sounded like he was already part of the plan, and Stella nodded in agreement.

Jeremy’s voice softened even more. “You better hurry then, it’s pretty chilly today.”

…

Was it just Yorick’s imagination, or did Jeremy’s tone carry a hint of affection?

His face hardened even more!

Stella nodded. “Yeah, I’ll head over first.”

“Wait.”

Yorick reached out to grab Stella, he had so many questions for her.

She was elusive, and hard to reach, and now that he finally had the chance, he wasn’t letting it slip away.

But before his hand could reach her, Jeremy firmly seized his wrist.

“Mr. Quarry, are you looking to break this hand too?” Jeremy’s voice was calm, but his mocking glance at Yorick’s plaster-bound hand cut deep.

To Yorick, it was a blatant insult. The story behind his injury wasn’t something he was proud of, and the reminder stung.

Yorick shot him a cold glare, his eyes nearly spitting fire as he hissed, “Let go!”

Jeremy was left speechless.

Stella knew exactly what was going on. With Jeremy and Ronald planning to collaborate, she wanted no part in their schemes.

…

As he turned to leave, Yorick stopped him. “That guy, where can I find him?”

It was a miracle Thane only had Yorick as a son. If there were more, the Quarry Group would surely have nothing to do with Yorick.

Yorick’s face turned even stormier, and Jeremy couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Jeremy retorted, “You’re incompetent, and you’re calling me ugly?”

Yorick was at a loss for words.

Jeremy clicked his tongue in mock pity. “Tell me, the Lugar family heir has been in Portis City for quite a while now. What have you been up to?”

He hadn’t seen the man and didn’t even know his full name. All his time had been consumed by Ursula. It was undeniable; Ursula was a real siren. She had Yorick wrapped around her finger, delaying such important matters. The Quarry family’s elders would have her head for this.

Yorick’s breathing grew heavy, “What I do is none of your damn business.”

Jeremy shrugged. “You’re right. It’s none of my business.”

Why would it be?

“Harper, let’s go.”

“Yes, sir.” Harper followed obediently.

As they left, Yorick turned to Orion standing behind him. “What’s the name of the Lugar family heir again?”

“It’s hard to find any info online, but I think the last name is Quinn.”

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Hearing the name Quinn, Yorick’s face hardened, but he didn’t dwell on it too much.

“Why is Stella here?” he asked Orion, his tone clearly annoyed.

Orion replied, “Must be a coincidence. Our trip was last-minute, and no one knew about it. Maybe she came with Mr. Patel?”

He wouldn’t dream of betraying Yorick’s whereabouts, that much was certain.

Somehow, after mentioning it could be a coincidence, Orion could feel the atmosphere around Yorick turn even colder, especially at the mention of Jeremy. He didn’t seem to buy it.

“Find out who she’s here with,” Yorick commanded, his voice icy.

Orion hesitated. “…”

This was a tough one.

“We need to hurry up and find the Lugar family heir. If we don’t settle things today, Mr. Thane Quarry…” Orion trailed off, leaving the rest unspoken.

Thane’s wrath was the least of their worries. The Quarry Group would also suffer, not to mention the backlash from Ursula.

Yorick massaged his temple, feeling a headache coming on. “It won’t take long. Just check.”

Orion nodded. “Understood.”

Seeing Yorick’s unwavering resolve, Orion had no choice but to obey.

…

Stella changed her clothes in the locker room. Following Ronald’s advice, she dressed warmly for the walk from the dressing room to the hot springs.

As she stepped out, she accidentally bumped into a woman wrapped in a bath towel.

The woman lost her balance and fell straight into the footbath by the door, soaking her towel completely.

Furious, she yelled, “Can’t you watch where you’re going?”

Her face hardened, “I don’t know about my eyes, but you clearly need to check yours!”

“It’s you!”

Vivian Warner, Ursula’s best friend.

Vivian, enraged by Stella’s comment, dropped her wet towel and squared up as if ready to throw a punch at any further provocation from Stella.

As Stella stood her ground, Vivian, overcome with anger, raised her hand to strike.

Stella wasn’t about to back down. Just as she prepared to fight back, a hand reached out from behind, pushing Vivian away and pulling Stella into an embrace.

Stella instinctively turned around to see Ronald, his face a storm of anger. He fixed a cold glare on Vivian before looking down at Stella. “You okay? Did she hurt you?”

Stella shook her head. “No, but she was about to!”

Soon after, Finley hurried over. He glanced between Stella and Ronald, noting how protective Ronald was of her. He couldn’t help but marvel at how glued Ronald’s eyes were to Stella, even from such a distance.

He was in such a hurry earlier, worried that Stella might be bullied.

Come on, this girl has never had any trouble in Portis City. Was all this worry necessary?

Ronald’s expression was frosty as he glared at Vivian, who was picking herself up from the footbath, her anger palpable.

Vivian, seething with rage at being pushed, snapped, “Oh, Stella, no wonder you’ve been acting so bold lately. First, you break off your engagement with Yorick. Now you’ve found yourself a new flame? What’s this? A tragic love story in the making?”

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Although the man holding Stella carried a certain air about him, in Portis City, he was a nobody. Who could Stella possibly attract that had any real status or prominence?

Vivian had made up her mind: Stella was definitely punching above her weight.

Ronald’s gaze sharpened upon seeing Vivian causing trouble for Stella, his mood soured instantly.

Only then did Vivian notice Finley. Her aggressive demeanor switched in an instant, eyes welling up, “Finley, why are you so late?”

Both Stella and Ronald were rendered speechless by Vivian’s sudden change in demeanor. They turned their gazes toward Finley.

Finley, upon realizing Vivian was the source of Stella’s trouble, frowned deeply. “What’s going on here?”

Vivian pouted, playing the victim. “They’re bullying me.”

Stella was left speechless. Like Ursula, Vivian had a flair for theatrics.

“You have to help me,” Vivian implored, moving to grab Finley’s hand.

Finley, wanting nothing to do with her drama, dodged her attempt, “What are you doing?”

Vivian, feeling rejected, tightened her expression, “You…”

Finley snapped: “You what? How could you be like this? I saw everything just now.”

This is the date arranged by his family? She was nothing but trouble. He had already seen her trying to start a fight with Stella.

“This woman is nothing but trouble,” Finley thought.

He moved closer to Stella, who was still in Ronald’s embrace, “Are you alright?”

Stella nodded. “I’m fine.”

Ronald, with a cold glare, shot back at Finley. “You might want to get your eyes checked.”

As Ronald walked away with Stella, Finley felt the sting of his words. Was he really that bad at judging character?

Vivian grabbed him, desperation in her voice, “Finley.”

Vivian gasped, “You and Stella?”

Vivian was speechless!

Vivian tried to explain, but Finley cut her off. “We’re done. Don’t contact me again.”

But now…

“Stella!”

Vivian blamed Stella entirely for the abrupt end to what could have been with Finley.

…

Meanwhile, Stella and Ronald were relaxing in a hot spring when Finley approached, only to be stopped cold by Ronald. “Don’t come down.”

Finley froze, utterly speechless.

What was the big deal?

It was freezing up here, and he just wanted to soak too.

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Ronald shot Finley a look, one that spoke volumes without uttering a single word.

Finley rubbed his hands together for warmth and shot back, “You pushed and huffed, and I barely know the girl. Don’t pin this on me.”

That shove from Ronald, though, could almost be considered merciful by Finley’s standards.

But he knew better. With Vivian Warner likely plotting her next move and Stella being targeted, Ronald wouldn’t let it slide so easily.

But truly, it wasn’t his circus, not his monkeys.

Ronald quizzed. “Weren’t you two arriving together?”

“Yeah, we came together, but barely know each other. Met just once. Star, you got beef with her?”

The memory of their previous encounter, which nearly escalated to blows, hung heavy between them. It was clear there were unresolved issues.

Stella confessed, “She’s Ursula’s bestie.”

That made Finley’s lips twitch involuntarily. No wonder. That explained everything.

Ursula’s problem with Stella was evident — she feared Stella might overshadow her in the Larkin family’s eyes. With that mindset, smearing Stella’s name was practically a given. Anyone associated with her was bound to take a dislike to Stella.

Even the Larkin parents were brainwashed by Ursula, so what’s a best friend in comparison?

Finley muttered, “Had I known her connection to Ursula, I’d have steered clear.”

Who would want to get on Ronald’s bad side?

Noticing Ronald’s gaze, he shifted the subject, “Mr. Patel has arrived. Are you going to meet him?”

“Idris and Yates are on it.”

“Oh.”

So, he was here solely for Stella’s spa day?

Recalling today’s task, Finley glanced at Stella. “Haven’t been keeping up with your acupuncture these past years, have you?”

Stella merely hummed in response.

…

“I was this close to securing Finley for you, and then Stella, that witch,” Vivian seethed.

Ursula’s mood soured further upon hearing about the encounter at Spring Hill. She, too, had been longing for a spa retreat.

As Vivian continued, Yorick’s figure caught her eye.

Ursula, puzzled, asked, “He’s at Spring Hill?”

Vivian’s speculation stirred a dark thought in Ursula.

Vivian warned, “You’ve got to keep a close eye on men, especially with Stella around. She’s cunning, and nearly married Yorick before. And now, with another guy shielding her and Finley showing interest, you’ve got to watch out. She could lure Yorick away too.”

Mentioning Finley only fueled Vivian’s anger. Despite seeing another man by Stella’s side, Finley was still relentlessly pursuing her.

Ursula, visibly upset, clenched her jaw and muttered, “Got it.”

Cutting Vivian off, Ursula hung up, her grip on the phone tightening as her breath grew uneven.

Unable to hold back, she dialed Yorick, only to be met with rejection as the call was abruptly ended.

Not taking her calls? Was Vivian right? Did he visit Spring Hill for Stella? Was he unable to let her go?

A sinister thought crossed Ursula’s mind, her frustration growing as she redialed Yorick, only to be cut off again.

Furious, she persisted.

Meanwhile, at Spring Hill, Yorick, already agitated by Stella’s antics and frustrated over the missing Lugar heir, was in no mood for Ursula’s incessant calls.

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The phone finally connected, and Yorick strained to make his voice sound patient. “Ursula.”

“Rick, where are you?”

Yorick replied, “Got something going on here, I’ll call you back later,” and he was about to hang up.

But before he could, Ursula cut in. “You’re in Spring Hill, aren’t you?”

Yorick’s breath hitched at her words, his grip on the phone tightening. “What about it?”

“Why do you have to be in Spring Hill for a meeting?”

Wasn’t work supposed to be at the office? What sort of meeting required him to be at a spa?

Ursula couldn’t control her rising emotions, her tone clearly accusatory.

Yorick’s eyes narrowed, his aura turning distinctly frosty.

Before he could respond, Ursula pressed on. “Is Stella there too? You went to see her, didn’t you?”

The thought of Stella clashing with Vivian, and Yorick being there to defend her, crossed her mind. How was Stella always in the picture? What did these men see in her?

The more Ursula thought about it, the angrier she became, especially with Yorick’s current attitude toward her. Not securing Wave Residence was embarrassing enough, and now knowing both Yorick and Stella were in Spring Hill, her frustration was nearing its breaking point.

Hearing the slight accusation in Ursula’s tone, Yorick frowned. “Ursula.”

His voice was colder as he began to speak, sending a chill down Ursula’s spine on the other end of the line. The sharpness in her voice quickly gave way to a sense of vulnerability. “Rick, I’m scared.”

Yorick closed his eyes momentarily. “I know.”

Ursula hesitated before asking, “So, you went to see Stella?”

“No.”

“Then you…”

Yorick rubbed his temples, feeling the onset of a headache. “I’ve got real business here. Gotta hang up now.”

Usually, he would take the time to explain things to Ursula, but he was pressed for time. If he didn’t handle the Lugar family’s situation properly, both he and Ursula would be in trouble.

At the hospital, Ursula, upon hearing the dial tone, was left dazed.

Cloudia entered the ward to find Ursula in a state of shock. Trying to manage her own emotions, she stepped forward. “Ursula, what’s wrong?”

“What?”

Sniffling, Ursula said, “Mom, maybe Rick and I were never meant to be. He belongs with Star. It’s me who came between them.”

In her eyes, Ursula and Yorick were perfect for each other. It was her own daughter, Stella, who had come between them.

Now, Cloudia regretted bringing Stella back into their lives. If it weren’t for the quest to find her biological daughter – which made Ursula the adopted child- the Quarry family elders wouldn’t have objected.

If they hadn’t brought Stella back, Ursula and Yorick might have had children by now.

It was their selfishness back then!

“But I can see Star hasn’t let go of Rick either,” Ursula sobbed.

The name Stella had become a constant headache for Cloudia.

“Why would they go to Spring Hill?”

Ursula shook her head. “I don’t know. Vivian told me she saw Star and Rick in Spring Hill. When I called Rick, he even hung up on me. They must be together.”

“Rick hung up on you?” Cloudia could hardly believe it.

Not securing Mist Bay was bad enough, but now, hanging up her daughter’s phone?

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The weight Ursula held in Yorick’s heart was evident to all who knew them. So, why on earth would Yorick hang up on Ursula’s call?

A sense of foreboding crept into Cloudia’s heart.

“Yes,” Ursula confirmed with a nod. “Rick said he was busy and just hung up, claiming he was off to a business meeting.”

The way Ursula framed the ‘business meeting’ made it sound like Yorick was hiding something.

Cloudia’s face turned an even grimmer upon hearing this.

Just as she was about to call Stella and warn her to steer clear of Yorick for good, she realized her calls wouldn’t go through. Ever since their fallout, Stella had cut her off completely, blocking her from all forms of communication.

Frustration choked Cloudia!

She was about to find another way to reach her when her phone buzzed with a call from Blaise.

No sooner had she answered than Blaise launched into a tirade.

“People say a woman who isn’t married well can ruin three generations. I never believed it until now. Is this how a mother acts? How can you treat your daughter like this?

I’ve told you countless times, we owe Star. Go easy on her, don’t get mad at her, but you won’t listen. You even signed that agreement.

Now look, you’re about to tank the whole company!”

Cloudia’s heart skipped a beat.

“What do you mean? Me? Tank the whole company?”

“The folks messing with our company are from the same one that helped Star’s studio.”

The situation was now crystal clear. What had been mere speculation was now confirmed.

Cloudia was speechless. The silence that followed was deafening.

Ursula, overhearing the conversation, felt a surge of displeasure.

Now, hearing Blaise hysterically reveal that the Larkin Group’s current adversary was the very company that had made Stella’s studio profitable thickened the plot. Did this mean the Larkin Group was in significant trouble and linked to Stella?

No, that was not an option!

Caught in her thoughts, Blaise’s voice snapped Cloudia back to reality. “I don’t care how you do it, but you need to see Star. And you need to talk to her, sweet talk her if you have to.”

Now, learning that their company’s issues were tied to Stella’s actions, Cloudia felt a mix of anger and urgency.

Cloudia took a deep breath. “Are you sure all the company’s troubles are Stella’s doing?”

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but grind her teeth.

Blaise shot back, “What? Do you want to blame her? Cloudia, let me tell you, if you can’t see the basic facts, the Larkin family’s downfall will be on your hands.”

A shiver ran down Cloudia’s spine.

Blaise continued, “If you don’t want to lose your title as Mrs. Larkin, then start by being a mother. The company going bankrupt isn’t a joke.”

These past weeks had been a frenzied search for the root of their problems, and now, to find out their home was in turmoil too, set Blaise off.

…

In the end, Cloudia couldn’t recall how she managed to end the call, or what else Blaise had said. She only remembered two things: the company’s woes were somehow tied to Stella and Blaise’s insistence that she reconcile with Stella.

Reconcile? As if it were that simple. Every encounter with Stella had been a battlefield.

With their relationship in tatters, Cloudia knew approaching Stella now would only mean facing her wrath.

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She really didn’t want to go. So, she called Jaxon directly.

“Is our company in as much trouble as your dad said?”

Jaxon hummed, his voice laden with fatigue.

Cloudia felt a tightness in her chest upon hearing about her son’s exhaustion. “What’s going on?”

“It’s a mess. We’re in a tight spot. If that one company doesn’t budge, we’re going to face even bigger problems.”

“That company? The one making Stella money?”

Jaxon confirmed. “Yeah.”

Cloudia fell silent.

Right under her nose, Stella was this influential? How had she missed it?

“Are you sure it’s not just speculation? Maybe it has nothing to do with Stella.”

She didn’t want to swallow her pride and approach, Stella. If that company truly was linked to Stella, she’d have to follow Blaise’s advice, much as she loathed the thought.

Thinking of every single time she had to deal with Stella, Cloudia was anything but eager.

Jaxon growled, “She’s behind it.”

Hearing him, Cloudia felt her heart skip a beat, “Really?”

“Yeah, that backstabber.” Jaxon’s growing anger was evident.

Cloudia’s mood, already sour, deepened further upon hearing Jaxon’s words over the phone.

Hanging up, she returned to the hospital room to find Ursula looking pale and frail in bed.

Her hair had thinned significantly, to the point that she avoided mirrors these days. Despite multiple specialist consultations, the prognosis remained grim, necessitating painful chemotherapy sessions for Ursula.

“Ursula, I have to step out for a bit.”

Cloudia couldn’t bear the thought of leaving, especially now. But Stella was causing trouble again. And the mere thought of Stella filled Cloudia with ire.

“Mom, are you going to find Star?”

“Yes, be a good girl, and I’ll be back soon.”

Ursula, ever the obedient daughter in Cloudia’s presence, internally seethed at Stella. Why couldn’t they just drive her out of Portis City?

No sooner had Cloudia left than Ursula received another call for money from the same man, her patience finally snapping.

With her health failing, the last thing she needed was this added stress, all seemingly tied back to Stella.

Meanwhile, at Spring Hill.

During this pause, a waiter discreetly informed Idris, “Thane is here.”

Thane’s unexpected visit likely stemmed from a lack of confidence in his son, Yorick, especially given Yorick’s recent reckless actions.

Idris glanced at Jeremy across from him and said, “Mr. Patel, please wait a moment. I need to go see my boss.”

“Okay.” Jeremy nodded.

Since the deal was already settled on his end, he wasn’t worried about any sudden changes.

Although the waiter spoke quietly, he heard it—Thane had arrived, but he wasn’t worried at all.

Right now, not even if Thane or Old Mr. Quarry showed up would make a difference!

Spotting Ronald with Stella, fresh from the hot springs and wrapped in a towel, Idris approached. “Sir, Thane has arrived.”

Ronald raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement crossing his face.

Stella, too, was taken aback. Thane’s personal involvement indicated his utter disappointment in Yorick.

With Thane present, Yorick wouldn’t be far behind. The encounter promised to be interesting, to say the least.

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