Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

Ronald slowly opened his eyes, casting a quick glance at Dan before shifting his gaze to Yvonne, who was standing by the bed.

"Come here."

His voice was authoritative, leaving no room for argument.

Yvonne instinctively stood up and hurried over to Ronald. He was her brother, after all.

Xander, the poor guy, always seemed to be getting himself into trouble. But her brother? Nobody dared mess with him. In all of Ferrowland, people would think twice before crossing his path.

Yvonne stood behind Ronald.

Dan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Before Dan could say anything, Ronald spoke, his voice cold but with an edge of mockery, "The Wilson family's alliance is quite important to you, isn't it?"

Dan's expression darkened further.

Ronald continued, "If you don't want it all to fall apart, leave Yvonne alone."

With that ominous warning, Ronald turned and left with Yvonne, his presence radiating an unsettling aura.

Dan, sitting on the bed, clenched his fists, his eyes filled with a dangerous glint. Once they were gone, Manny stumbled into the room, looking disheveled. "Boss, Mr. Quinn showed up so suddenly, we..."

"Enough."

Seeing his top man beaten like this, Dan's entire demeanor was icy.

Manny was taken aback. "Mr. Quinn's people are really something. I was taken down in two moves."

Noticing Dan's foul mood, Manny hesitated before adding, "Boss, all the troubles we've been facing lately... could it be related to Mr. Quinn?"

Ferrowland's Mr. Quinn had quite the reputation. Considering everything that had happened recently, it seemed plausible that Mr. Quinn was making things difficult for them because of his sister.

Dan pondered, "For his sister?"

Manny replied, "Rumor has it Mr. Quinn is fiercely protective. And five years ago, you and Ms. Quinn..."

Manny trailed off, unsure of the details since he hadn't been with Dan back then. But from what he heard, there had been something between Dan and Yvonne. Dan, however, had lost all memories of that time, and his father had forbidden anyone from bringing up Ferrowland.

And ever since, any dealings with the Quinn family had been less than pleasant.noveldrama

"Not only is Mr. Quinn protective," Manny continued, "but Mrs. Lugar dotes on her daughters. The Larkin family's recent downfall in Portis City is said to be her doing

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In short, one was a sister's guardian, the other à devoted mother. The obstacles they faced might not just be Ronald's doing. Lottie might be involved too...

In the car, Ronald received a call from Stella.

She excitedly shared that she had won over their grandparents.

Ronald listened patiently, then replied indulgently, "They adore you, Stella. They wouldn't make things difficult for you."

Stella was the kind of girl who was cherished by the elders.

To Ronald, their grandparents showed Stella more affection than even Yvonne.

Stella sighed, "Grandpa seemed unimpressed with the gift I brought. I guess I didn't pick the right one again."

Her complaint was light-hearted, without any real frustration.

Ronald chuckled, "There's nothing that truly impresses him."

After all, over the years, who hadn't grandpa turned his nose up at?

Stella asked, "What about sis? Have you found her yet? When will you be back?"

"Do you miss me?"

Stella teased, "Who said anything about missing you, hmph."

"Then should I stay away? Let you play with grandma by yourself?"

"No way."

Stella sounded panicked.

She didn't want to be left with

grandma, who would inevitably try to teach her crafts she couldn't master, only to be scolded for not getting them right.

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Hearing her immediate 'no,' Ronald could easily picture her flustered face even

over the phone.

He laughed softly, "I thought you didn't miss me?"

"Fine, I do, a lot. Happy now?"

He always knew how to make her say what he wanted to hear.