Chapter 101
The moment the door turned, Ursula’s senses heightened instantly.
The sight of those familiar cufflinks made her pupils and heart tighten sharply. As Yorick stepped in, her mind raced at lightning speed.
Without a second thought, she hung up the phone.
Yorick frowned. Looking into her eyes, a trace of depth crossed his, “Who’s ending up in jail?”
He had heard it!
Ursula’s breath hitched violently, “Ah, you heard that, huh?”
“Ursula.”
“Just a scam call. I told them to quit it or they’d end up behind bars. What were you thinking?”
Trying to appear calm, yet inside, Ursula was in utter panic.
The past…
It absolutely couldn’t reach Yorick or the Larkin family. If they found out, she was done for.
“Is that so?”
Yorick’s gaze remained intense.
Ursula nodded, “Yeah, what else could it be?”
Yorick reached out, affectionately ruffling her soft hair, “Nothing.”
When Ursula couldn’t see his gaze, a moment of deep contemplation flashed through Yorick’s eyes. Their phones were specially secured, so scam calls shouldn’t get through.
“Rick, when can I be discharged?”
Ursula wrapped her arms around Yorick’s lean waist, and hope tinged her voice.
She desperately wanted to leave the hospital. And, a few of her friends had asked if Yorick really bought the Wave Residence at Mist Bay for her. Envy laced their tones. She had told them it was a done deal, promising to move there to recuperate soon. They even planned a celebration for her! All the arrangements and invitations were being eagerly prepared by them.
She believed Yorick would secure Wave Residence for her.
As she wrapped her arms around him, he stiffened involuntarily, his heart even resisting the idea for reasons unknown.
Discreetly grabbing Ursula’s arms, he gently pulled her hands away from his waist.
Yorick nodded, “I know.”
In short, a flat refusal!
Hearing her wish to meet Stella, Yorick frowned, “Why do you want to see her?”
Mentioning Stella reminded Yorick of the time he and Orion had bumped into her.
What was she doing there? Did she have some connection to the owner of Wave Residence?
“She’s been making a fuss over me lately, even got into a fight with my brother. I want to explain things to her in person, or it’ll make life difficult for all of you.”
Yorick said, “No need.”
“No, I must,” Ursula spoke firmly. She gazed at Yorick, “Mom won’t let me see her, but I know you’re all being troubled by her because of me. All this started because of me. Rick, could you bring her here for me? I want to talk to her properly.
And about her studio, I’m genuinely concerned she might resort to unethical means to secure partnerships. She’s Mom’s biological daughter, and it’s partly my fault her life’s turned out this way. I can’t bear to watch her fall any further.”
Each word was filled with sorrow and earnestness.
Yorick sighed, “You’re thinking of her, but she won’t have a proper conversation with you.”
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“Whether she wants to have a proper chat with me or not, I’ve gotta try, okay?”
Yorick was speechless. Seeing Ursula like this, he couldn’t bring himself to say no.
“Alright, fine.”
He knew Ursula wouldn’t let it go unless she got her way. But Stella was as stubborn as they come. Why bother with someone like her?
…
Stella hadn’t planned on going to the studio that afternoon. But a call from Tabitha changed her plans, and there she was.
After an emergency meeting that stretched until almost 6 PM, she remembered Ronald had promised to have dinner with her.
She hurried things along, reminding Tabitha, “Keep an eye on things here, Tabitha. If you guys end up working late, order some meals from Crab Elite for everyone.”
“Where, exactly?” Tabitha couldn’t believe her ears when she heard they were to order food from Crab Elite.
Stella confirmed, “Crab Elite.”
“That’s quite expensive for so many people, boss. You don’t have to go all out like that, I…”
“Just put it on my tab.”
Tabitha’s lips twitched, “Thanks, boss!”
She loved their crab cakes, even though they were pricey. But with the boss’s command, she was looking forward to indulging in two servings tonight.
As soon as Stella stepped into the elevator, Tabitha shouted to the office, “Guys, gear up for tonight! The boss is treating us to Crab Elite.”
At the mention of Crab Elite, everyone’s eyes lit up. After all, that place was a luxury few could afford on a regular day.
Soon the office buzzed with excitement as everyone doubled down on their work, motivated by the previous pricey employee benefit and today’s promise of a lavish meal.
…
Coming down from the office, Stella bumped into Yorick, who was there to see her.
She was stunned at the sight of him but quickly tried to walk past.
Yorick, frustrated by her cold shoulder, grabbed her wrist abruptly, “Wait!”
Touching her wrist again?
She glanced at Yorick and, without a word, lashed out at him with her foot.
“Stella,” he growled, anger seething through his teeth.
Stella snapped, “Are you going to let go or what?”
Damn it! With her attitude, how could men like Finley and the guy from Silk-River Residences be interested in her? Did they really prefer a shrew over a gentlewoman?
Yet, why did the thought of her with Finley or any other man, bother him so much?
“You…”
His head buzzed with irritation at her words.
This woman was impossible!
At that moment, Yorick couldn’t think of anything to say to Stella, nor did he want to argue further.
Wincing in pain, he stood straight, “Just come with me to the hospital.”
His knee throbbed painfully. Damn her for being so ruthless.
Stella questioned, “Why the hospital?”
“Ursula wants to see you,” Yorick said.
Stella raised an eyebrow, “She wants to see me?”
“Yeah, she says she has something important to discuss with you.”
Stella scoffed, “You think she has something important to say to me?”
Ursula and her so-called important matters were nothing but trouble.
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But when Yorick himself showed up at her door, Stella knew without a doubt that Ursula was still up to her old tricks, cancer or no cancer.
It seemed like fate wasn’t done testing her patience just yet. If Ursula wanted to play games… Well, Stella was more than ready to join in on the fun.
“Hold on, I need to make a call.”
“Who are you calling?”
“Can’t I check in with my darling to let him know where I’m off to?”
Yorick nearly choked on his own indignation, aghast, “You…”
Brushing him off, Stella moved aside to dial Ronald’s number.
He picked up promptly.
“Finished with work?” his soothing voice came through.
Stella replied, “I’ve got to swing by the hospital for a bit, should be back in half an hour. Are you home yet?”
“Not yet.”
“Alright, then I’ll head over first.”
“Off to see the Larkins? You’re that bored?”
Stella muttered, “Got to stir the pot a bit before we head back to Ferrowland.”
With that, she hung up.
The unfinished business with the Larkin family, especially Ursula, had to be dealt with, preferably before Stella returned to Ferrowland. Ideally, Ursula would succumb to her illnesses, but if not, jail would do just fine.
As she turned to leave, her phone buzzed with a call from Susanna.
Stella answered, “Hey, Susie.”
“I’ve found a piece of jade I like, sending you a picture. Take a look for me?”
“Not right now, send it over and I’ll check it out later.”
“Ursula’s causing trouble again.”
Stella replied, “Seems so. I’m off to see if she’s really sick.”
“Got it.”
“Done with your call?” his tone was fiery.
Good thing she hadn’t fallen for him. Falling for such a man would have only brought her misery.
She had thought an hour tops would suffice. But unexpectedly, the hospital where Ursula was staying was quite far, nearly forty minutes from her studio.
In the hospital room, Stella sat with her legs crossed, absently filing her nails with a nail file. Her manicures had been ruined during a scuffle with Sirena, and she hadn’t had the time to get them redone.
Ursula, seeing Stella’s casual demeanor, felt a spike of irritation.
She turned to Yorick, “Rick, could you give us a moment? Star and I need to talk.”
Hearing this, Yorick cast a worried glance at Stella. To him, Stella was unpredictable, like the last time when she attacked Ursula right outside the Quarry Group headquarters, displaying how fickle she seemed, an undoubted maniac.
Ursula, noticing Yorick’s concern, felt a smug satisfaction, “It’s fine, really. Please, go.”
Yorick nodded. Before leaving, he shot Stella a warning look, “Ursula just underwent treatment. Try not to start anything.”
Stella just smirked, “I make no promises.”
If Ursula wanted to provoke her, Stella wasn’t going to hold back, cancer or not. She was done being pushed around. Forgiveness was never found in her dictionary.
After years of being threatened by the Schultz family back in Ferrowland, she had had enough. Now, the Larkin family’s bunch couldn’t threaten Ronald at all; Stella was all out of patience.
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“You…”
Hearing Stella’s words, Yorick was on the verge of exploding.
Ursula cut in, “Easy, Rick. Don’t always be so biased against Star. I’ll be careful.”
But Yorick, his worry etched deep, especially after Stella’s bold declaration, couldn’t be reassured despite Ursula’s repeated promises.
Finally, he left the room. Yet, he couldn’t bring himself to stray far. Lingering just outside the hospital room door, he was ready to burst in at any sign of distress.
Leaving Stella and Ursula alone, the air thick with unspoken tension. Stella wouldn’t even grace Ursula with a glance, her disdain palpable.
Faced with such arrogance, Ursula’s frustration simmered, “Rick promised to buy me the Wave Residence, you know that right?”
“Didn’t we discuss this over the phone? I told you, you won’t get in there.”
“But Rick said today he’s bought it. It’s being processed, and soon, I’ll move in to recuperate.”
Stella raised an eyebrow, “He told you that?”
Bought it? Huh, Yorick was just pacifying Ursula.
Ursula nodded, “Jealous?”
Stella simply rolled her eyes.
“Well, congrats. When are you moving in? Throwing a party? Make sure I’m invited.”
“Oh, you’ll be invited. Wait and see, in less than a month, I’ll be in.”
For years, many elites sought to claim Wave Residence, the piece of prime land.
Those who failed still probed for the mysterious owner behind Wave Residence, hoping to marry off their daughters to him.
At this moment, Ursula believed she would live there and become the lady of that house, the envy of every woman in Portis City.
The same words she had hurled at Stella years back, when Stella had returned, lying in a hospital bed. Ursula told her to leave Portis City, and that none of it, including the Larkin family, was her place to return to.
For an adopted daughter, the extent of her arrogance was laughable.
“Leave? You think I can be threatened by you?”
Ridiculous!
As Ursula said the piece, her smug tone deepened further. While Stella’s gaze turned instantly icy.
“And how so?”
“Jaxon, your dear brother, your ex-fiancé, they’ve joined forces, you know that? They’re shutting down your studio.”
This news was expected. Yorick and Jaxon, knowing about her studio, were bound to sabotage it, a possibility Stella had foreseen.
Yet, as Stella heard Ursula add her twisted spin, her gaze grew even colder. “Huh.”
Ursula continued, “Your closest family never accepted you. Yorick never truly cared for you. Stella, you’ve been back in Portis City for so long, yet you have nothing to show for it. Why stay and be despised? Leaving would be better for everyone.”
“You really want me gone?” Stella’s eyebrow lifted, pausing her nail filing to lock eyes with Ursula.
That sudden intense and piercing look made Ursula’s heart lurch instinctively.
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Yes, she wanted Stella out of Portis City.
That man was back in town, and with Stella still here, she feared things could spiral out of control.
And one hundred thousand dollars this time? She suspected it was just the beginning.
So, Stella had to leave.
Ursula remained silent, prompting Stella to say, “Not only do you want me gone, but you seem pretty eager about it too, huh?”
Ursula’s heart lurched again!
“Why am I eager about it? I just pity you. Better to grab the cash you made last year, sell off the Silk River Residences, and live your life on your terms than stay here and get twisted into nothing.”
Stella uttered, “Oh?”
Ursula went on, “With that kind of money, moving to a quaint town could set you up for life.”
And she was telling the truth. Selling the Silk River Residences and adding her savings, Stella had a small fortune as much as one million at least indeed. With that kind of money, moving to a small town could indeed mean a life of ease and wealth.
“But what if I just don’t want to leave? You want me gone? What if I want to stay right here and watch you die first? When are you planning on your funeral?”
Challenging her with the cold Larkin family demeanor? Fine, she’d like to see who cracked first.
Predictably, Stella’s last remark hit a nerve with Ursula. She had three major illnesses, and the last thing she needed was someone mentioning death in her presence.
“You…” Her face turned ghostly pale in an instant.
Stella added, “Move into Wave Residence? Shut down my studio? Sure, fine for me. Let’s wait till my studio is closed down, and I’ve had a toast to your moving into Wave Residence, then I’ll leave, how about that?”
Ursula’s already pale face flushed with anger at Stella’s words, but a spark of determination lit up in her eyes, “Really?”
To keep up the work of closing her studio, of moving into Wave Residence. But for Ursula, it was likely she’d never see that place in her lifetime.
“You…”
Stella watched as Ursula’s trembling hand pointed at her, “What’s this drama?”
The discomfort was unbearable.
Ronald was waiting for her to come home for dinner, and she didn’t want to be late.
But as she opened the door, a sound from behind made her turn back.
Ursula had coughed up a significant amount of blood, staining the sheets in a shocking display. Stella’s heart jolted!
Maybe it was because Ursula had cried wolf too many times in her presence, but Stella initially thought this was yet another act. Only this act seemed too damn cruel.
Before she could discern between truth and performance, she’d got thrust away by Yorick, who, swift as the wind, had already reached Ursula’s side.
“Ursula, Ursula,” panic laced his voice.
Immediately after, Cloudia rushed into the room, her scream piercing the air upon seeing the bloodied Ursula.
“Ah! Ursula, Ursula, what happened? What did you do to her? Did you poison her?”
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Seeing Stella there, Cloudia couldn’t help but unleash a furious roar at her.
Yorick quickly pressed the call button above the hospital bed. The look he gave Stella was icy cold.
It was only then that the reality hit Stella.
Doctors and nurses rushed into the room, creating a whirlwind of chaos.
By the time Ursula was wheeled into the emergency room, five minutes had slipped by, and Cloudia and Yorick found themselves barred from entry.
Jaxon arrived on the scene. He looked at Stella, “What did you do to her?”
“What exactly did you do to her, Stella?”
Cloudia, too, stepped forward, her anger palpable, “I’ve said before, we need to prioritize her health during this time. Why are you causing trouble now?”
In her heightened state, Cloudia raised her hand to slap Stella.
But Stella caught Cloudia’s wrist and flung it away with a swift motion.
Cloudia, caught off balance, stumbled directly into Jaxon’s arms. Already furious, her rage now seemed to engulf her entire being.
“Call the police, right now! She must have poisoned Ursula,” Cloudia’s voice boomed in anger.
In her eyes, Stella had to be the culprit behind Ursula’s sudden illness; otherwise, why would Ursula suddenly start vomiting blood, especially when she had been under the care of top medical experts these past few days?
As Stella heard Cloudia’s accusations, her gaze turned even more callous, “Call the police?”
She was going to call the police over Ursula?
Even though she had never cared for her biological mother or sought her love, the idea of calling the police over Ursula made Stella’s eyes frost even more.
Cloudia spat out venomously, “You’re so malicious, I don’t consider you my daughter.”
She turned to Jaxon, who was supporting her, and barked, “What are you waiting for? I told you to call the police.”
Jaxon hesitated for a moment as he looked at Stella, but thinking of Ursula in the emergency room, he felt it was time to teach Stella a lesson.
Finally, he pulled out his phone and called the police, reporting Stella for poisoning.
An hour later.
Ronald asked, “What?”
The moment those words were spoken, a chilling aura enveloped Ronald. Idris, driving the car, shuddered involuntarily.
“Central Police Station.”
Ronald hung up and instructed Idris, “Get to the Central Police Station in ten minutes.”
Idris was stunned. The drive there would take at least half an hour, especially during the evening rush hour. But Ronald’s command left no room for debate.
Idris then took the most disliked shortcuts of his life, dodging traffic lights and exceeding speed limits, enduring the curses of countless commuters along the way.
Miraculously, they made it to the station within ten minutes.
Stella was being interrogated at the moment, “They say you’ve poisoned someone. What poison did you use?”
“I’ll wait for my brother.”
She had been there for roughly twenty minutes, and no matter how the officers pressed her, Stella had only one response, “I’ll wait for my brother.”
This frustrated the interrogating officer to the point of slamming his pen down on the table.
“Even if the king himself shows up today, you’ll have to explain yourself. Stop waiting for your brother and start talking!”
Just then, the interrogation room door was flung open with a loud bang.
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The sound sent a collective shudder down everyone’s spine inside the interrogation room.
All eyes instantly turned towards the entrance, where the chief and a man with a striking presence made their entrance.
Seeing the chief himself showing up was enough to make the two interrogators exchange glances before standing up respectfully, “Chief.”
The chief’s stern gaze swept over them, “Did you bring back the evidence?”
The interrogators were at a loss for words. They were still in the middle of questioning, naturally, they had brought the people involved back for inquiry.
“No.”
“No? Then what business do you have arresting people on a whim?”
The color drained from the faces of the interrogators, “It’s not like that, chief, it’s just that…”
“Just what? Is this how I taught you to handle cases?” the chief let loose a tirade of scolding.
Three minutes later.
The chief turned, his demeanor shifting as he respectfully addressed Ronald, “Mr. Quinn.”
Ronald’s icy gaze swept through the room before landing on Stella, who stood up and whispered, “Ronald.”
Ronald scrutinized her, asking, “Did they give you a hard time?”
The recently scolded interrogators now felt the imposing aura emanating from Ronald, their piquing curiosity drove them to peek glances at Ronald.
So this was the brother they had been waiting for? Almost seemed like a king.
Stella replied, “If you hadn’t shown up, they might have started hitting me.”
The chief and the interrogators were rendered speechless, their bodies frozen.
Then, all eyes turned to Stella, especially the interrogators, “Ms. Quinn, we never intended to hit you.”
“Don’t slander us, okay?” they murmured to themselves.
Stella retorted, “You threw a pen at me.”
Silence.
Well, a pen did fly. Wait, that pen did bounce off Stella.
Oh dear, the situation has spiraled into such a tangled mess that untangling it appears nearly impossible.
The chief, already on edge, saw the interrogators at a loss for words and smacked one of them on the head in frustration.
Ronald’s gaze remained frosty, “Can we leave now?”
An interrogator protested, “But we still have…”
Investigations were inevitable.
Who exactly was this man? Even the higher-ups had called about him!
Once in the car, Ronald pulled Stella onto his lap. The sudden motion made Stella cling to Ronald’s neck in shock, “Why are you holding me again?”
Ronald’s voice was icy, “You said you were going out to have fun? Is this your idea of fun?”
Stella responded, “It was an accident.”
She had thought this was just one of Ursula’s dramas, but then Ursula actually ended up in the emergency room, vomiting blood. She might not make it out of the hospital tonight.
Ronald’s grip on her waist tightened unintentionally, “How many ‘accidents’ have there been over the years?”
Stella went silent.
Too many to count. Every time Ursula was involved, they would end up dragging her into it without question.
Seeing Stella’s silence, Ronald could guess the extent of it, his expression growing colder.
…
Meanwhile, at the hospital.
Ursula was out of danger. She was wheeled into the ward, her face still pale.
“Ursula, I’m so sorry. How did I have that wretched daughter?”
The doctor followed in, addressing Cloudia and Jaxon, “Ms. Larkin had her stomach pumped. We’ve tested her blood and found traces of poison, but she’s safe now.”
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“She really poisoned Ursula?”
The news of Ursula’s blood tests coming back positive for toxins had Cloudia’s emotions running high and wild.
The doctor nodded, “Ms. Larkin’s condition is quite fragile at the moment. I’d advise caution in handling this situation.”
Cloudia’s gaze lingered on Ursula’s pale face, her heart aching at the sight.
After offering a few more instructions, the doctor excused himself.
Jaxon and Yorick didn’t look too thrilled either.
Cloudia, holding onto Ursula’s hand, was visibly shaking, as if she had nearly lost her.
“Ursula, why…”
“Mom, it’s okay, please don’t blame Star.”
“Why did you eat? How could you accept it from her, knowing she’s got it out for you?” Cloudia blurted out in her worry.
Ursula responded, “She is my sister after all, I don’t want to have doubts.”
She was silent on what exactly Stella had given her to eat. But her words had firmly implanted the idea of Stella’s guilt in Yorick and Jaxon’s minds.
Cloudia turned to Yorick and Jaxon, “Stella can’t stay in Portis City any longer. Today, we nearly lost Ursula.”
Her voice was thick with loathing as she spoke.
Jaxon nodded in agreement, “I believe so, too.”
Yorick had no objections.
“Mom, please, don’t do this. Jaxon, don’t listen to Mom. Star’s already got enough grievances with you guys. Doing this might just make her disown you altogether.”
Cloudia shot back, “Are we supposed to be scared of her disowning us? She’s never really accepted us as a family!”
Cloudia’s bitterness towards Stella deepened with every mention of the word “accept”.
“We finally find her, and she won’t even change her last name or call me ‘Mom’ once.”
With that thought, Cloudia’s disappointment in Stella grew. She turned to Jaxon, more resolute than ever, “Do it. Make sure she leaves Portis City by tomorrow. If she stays, Ursula’s life could be at risk.”
Enough was enough. During Ursula’s recovery, nothing was going to keep Stella in Portis City.
“Mom…”
Ursula tried to interject, but Cloudia wouldn’t have it.
It was clear Stella needed to be sent away from Portis City temporarily, not just for Ursula’s sake. He also hoped this would cut her ties with those men she’d been involved with.
…
Jaxon was eager to get Stella out.
That very night, he went down to the central police station to negotiate her swift departure from Portis City.
But the outcome was shocking!
“Taken by some guy? What guy? She’s suspected of poisoning!”
“We can’t detain someone without solid evidence. We’re still investigating this matter.”
Jaxon was livid, snarling, “No evidence? My sister nearly died tonight!”
His anger towards Stella had reached a boiling point, wishing he could exact the most severe of punishments.
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When Jaxon brought the news back to the hospital, Cloudia was furious, ranting for a good ten minutes, “A disgrace to the family, an absolute disgrace! How on earth did I give birth to such a blight on our family name? She must be sent away, no matter what it takes.”
If Stella remained in Portis City, and the high society ladies found out she had risked her own reputation for some money-making scheme, where would the Larkins put their faces?
Ursula was also surprised at how quickly Stella had been released from the police station – and even more so that she was picked up by a man. It seemed she had underestimated her; she had thought Yorick was Stella’s only option, but apparently, there was a backup.
Well, she was curious to see who this new knight in shining armor was.
No matter who he was, she was determined to steal him away. As long as Stella was in Portis City, Ursula would ensure she had nothing.
“Absolutely infuriating,” Cloudia seethed, her chest heaving with anger.
Yorick was equally enraged.
Was the man Jaxon mentioned Finley, or the one from the Silk River Residences?
…
Stella, unaware of the hospital’s drama that night, had dinner with Ronald before he retreated to his study, soon followed by Idris.
After her shower, just as Stella settled into bed, her phone rang.
It was Susanna, “Star, I got word. Yorick and Jaxon are teaming up to shut down your studio. My mom already got a message forbidding any collaboration with you. She told me to warn you.”
Shutting down her studio?
Previously, their actions were covert, but now they were openly aggressive.
How deeply were they influenced by Ursula’s words?
“Please thank your mom for me. Tell her I’ve got plenty of projects, and she shouldn’t worry.”
“She’s actually handed you a big project.”
“Then, please thank her for me.”
Before, Susanna might have worried Stella couldn’t handle the Larkins, but not anymore. With a brother like hers, taking them down would be a breeze.
“Why?”
“Right,” Susanna agreed, “that slut Ursula deserves a slow, painful payback. Quick revenge is too good for her.”
Then, an unknown number called.
“Was it Finley who bailed you out, or was it that man?” Yorick’s voice came from the other end, tight with anger.
Stella couldn’t understand his fury.
Was he angry he hadn’t managed to keep her locked up?
Considering their past, where Yorick, Jaxon, and Cloudia had all wanted her to pay a price for Ursula’s sake, their anger now seemed almost comically self-righteous.
Stella chuckled lightly, “Does it matter who bailed me out? Certainly wasn’t you, my ex-fiancé.”
The term “ex-fiancé” hit Yorick like a sharp jab, intensifying his rage. Hearing Stella’s nonchalant tone through the phone only fueled his anger further.
“Stella, do you have no shame? How does sinking so low benefit you?”
“And would staying pure for you have been better? You’re hardly worth that effort!”
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Yorick was left speechless.
The mere thought of silencing her for good crossed his mind more than once.
“Where are you now?”
“What’re you planning to do?”
“I’m on my way to Silk-River Residences. You better make sure that guy is gone by the time I get there.”
Stella jabbed, “You’re coming to Silk-River Residences? Is your hand even healed?”
Her words instantly froze the air.
Yorick glanced at his cast-bound left hand, grinding his teeth in silent fury.
“Thinking of playing the knight in shining armor for Ursula?” Stella chuckled, “Well, I’m afraid you won’t be able to do that. For your own sake, stay away from my men.”
“Stella!” Yorick’s voice was a mix of anger and disbelief.
But Stella had already hung up, leaving Yorick to smash his phone in a fit of rage. No one in Portis City had ever dared to challenge him like this.
“If you can’t figure out who that man is by tonight, you’re fired.”
Upon hearing this, Orion, who was driving, shivered in sheer panic, cold sweat breaking out on his back.
Orion hadn’t yet identified the mysterious man, but the urgency in Yorick’s voice made it clear – he was desperate to know who exactly that man, suddenly appearing in Portis City, was.
They hadn’t heard of this kind of person in Portis City. Why would Stella get entangled with him?
The mere thought of that guy only fueled Yorick’s anger. Lighting a cigarette, he took a vehement drag, “Spare no expense. Even Azure can get involved if necessary.”
Orion was speechless. Getting Azure involved? Looked like he must figure out that man’s identity fast.
Orion nodded, “Got it.”
No sooner had Stella ended the call with Yorick than Jaxon’s call came through. She answered as well.
On the phone, Jaxon’s attitude was far from good as Yorick.
“Why does it matter to you? At least he’s not you, my own brother!” Stella shot back, her words laced with sarcasm.
Even his heart, for a fleeting moment, tightened with unease.
“What have I done now?”
“Who is the man you’re with?”
“The person that I fancy, that I love.”
At that moment, Ronald entered the room, freezing as he caught Stella’s declaration of love. His grip on the door tightened visibly.
Stella’s heart skipped a beat at that moment. Her cheeks flushed red as she met Ronald’s profound gaze, her eyes darting away in a hint of guilt.
Hearing she talked about love on the phone, Jaxon was even more exasperated, “The person you love? After just breaking off your engagement with Yorick? Stella, have you no shame?”
Ronald, noticing she was in the middle of a call, turned and exited the room, closing the door behind him, leaving Stella, whose guilt was dissipated, to fend off her brother’s accusations with renewed vigor.
“I have no shame? What about you? Carrying on with your secret family and affairs, refusing to acknowledge them, and in the meantime, getting tangled with Sirena. You’re the last person who should be calling anyone shameless.”
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