Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)
Chapter 130

So there it was, an appellation that got under Ronald's skin like a splinter, making it seem like Finley was out to snatch his sister or something, regardless of the fact that Finley had his own sister. Ronald challenged, "Why don't you bring yours out?"

Finley just clammed up at that.

Because, honestly? His sister was the furthest thing from the dainty damsel stereotype. Bringing her out would only fuel the fire of those ridiculous rumors that had already made the rounds once - whispers questioning Finley's sexuality, of all things.

Why did his sister have to be so different from the others? While their sisters were all sugar and spice, wearing dresses and growing their hair long, his sister had chopped hers off to join the army, strong as an ox.

"Fine, my sister's not the 'bring her to a party' type, happy now?" Finley finally retorted.

But, deep down, he couldn't deny Stella, that little rascal, was a looker. Especially after she'd left Ferrowland, her skin had become incredibly smooth.

That seemed to pacify Ronald, who glanced again at a photo Idris had sent him on his phone.

"What's she up to?" Ronald typed back.

"Eavesdropping!" came Idris' reply.

Ronald paused, "On whom?"

"The Larkin family."

Where had she picked up such a habit? If she wanted information, couldn't she just ask him directly? There certainly was no need to eavesdrop.

...

Meanwhile, over at the hospital, tension was thick in the ward.

Ursula felt everyone's eyes on her, their gazes heavy. She had no idea how much they had heard or what they were thinking about at the time.

But from their expression, it was clear that they were suspecting something. Especially Yorick, who had already overheard it once, and now this...

At this moment, Ursula could barely

control her urge to tear that man into shreds. She took a deep breath, "Why are you all staring at me like that?"

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Her soft tone prompted Cloudia to step up, and as she was about to speak, Yorick was the first to break the silence, "Another scam call?"

His tone was too knowing, tightening the knot in Ursula's stomach. She wanted to nod, but the weight of Yorick's stare made her hesitate. However, she knew shaking head was out of question, or she'd offer an explanation she couldn't handle.

Finally, she managed a meek affirmation.

Jaxon frowned, "A scam call? Why get so worked up? Just hang up and that's it."

"I wanted to, but they kept pestering me, I..." Ursula stammered

What was the next? She found it hard to continue. Moreover, that man had already returned; it was merely a beginning.

Her face turned increasingly pale.

Noticing her changes, Cloudia walked over hurriedly, "Alright. It's just@scam call. There's no need to press her."

She grabbed Ursula's hand, "Don't take this kind of calls anymore, okay? Even if it happens again next time, hang up directly and don't engage. Those scoundrels, arguing with them might provoke something worse, what if they search retaliation? After all, they operate from the shadows." Ursula nodded obediently, "I got it, Mom. I'll just hang up next time."

Just as she was starting to relax,

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next second, Cloudia dropped another bombshell, "By the way, noticed a withdrawal of ten

thousand dollars from your account. What did you use it for?"

Ursula's fleeting sense of relief vanished, her anxiety spiking once again.