Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)
Chapter 186

By "trouble," Thane meant Ursula.

Over the years, Imogen had seen through the Larkin family's charade crystal clear. The Larkins were no saints. And Ursula, their pride and joy, was a whole other story. It's just too bad Yorick was blindfolded and brainwashed.

Yorick announced, "I'm off to meet the heir of the Lugar family. Don't worry, the ores we need aren't going anywhere."

"Oh, for that woman, you do seem genuinely concerned."

Now realizing the urgency, Thane could see that Yorick was anxious for Ursula.

The moment Yorick turned, Thane's tone grew colder. "If tomorrow they really do sign a contract with our competitor, as for Ursula..."

Thane paused, letting the unspoken words hang in the air, but they were enough to convey endless danger to Yorick.

He looked back at Thane, "Don't touch her."

Thane flicked ash from his cigarette. "That's up to you."

...

Yorick had no idea how he made it out of the office.

Orion, ever respectful, followed closely behind. As they got into the car, he handed Yorick a jacket.

Yorick's shirt was still drenched from the cup of water.

"Should we head to the hospital first to take care of that wound on your head?"

His old man had really thrown a punch, as if he wasn't hitting his own son.

Yorick's face was a storm. "Find out where the Lugar family heir is. Now."

Orion hesitated.

The Lugar family heir!

Hearing this, Orion couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. That person was as difficult to deal with as the guy orbiting Stella.

"I got a call earlier," Orion said with a nervous tone.

Yorick raised an eyebrow. "What call?"

Orion replied, "The Lugar family's chosen partner for the deal might be the Patel family."

Yorick questioned, "The Patel family? Jeremy Patel?"

Orion nodded. "Yes."

It seemed likely, though the news wasn't completely confirmed yet.

Yorick's mood soured further, his teeth grinding in frustration.

Jeremy, always competing with him over the years, never changed.

He dialed Jeremy's number immediately, and the call was quickly answered, "Hello?"

"You're partnering with the Lugar family?"

At that moment, Jeremy was at the Patel family estate, still fuming over Sirena, who had just been brought back after running off.

Still brimming with frustration, he retorted without a hint of pleasantry, "Got a problem with that?"

Yorick's voice sharpened. "What dirty trick did you pull this time, Jeremy? I underestimated you!" "Neurotic as ever. If you want it, go get it yourself. Let's see you try," Jeremy snapped back.

Yorick himself had yet to meet the other party personally, and here he was, accusing him of foul play?

Jeremy scoffed. "But let me make it clear, whatever you try, you won't get the deal."

Because Stella wouldn't allow it.

Ronald treated Stella like a treasure. If he allowed Yorick to compete, it would be a cold day in hell.

...

Meanwhile, Stella was at the manor.

The moment she saw Ronald lifting his wine glass, her body tensed.

Just as Ronald was about to drink the red wine, Stella grabbed his wrist.

Ronald looked at her, puzzled. "Star?"

"Let me drink it for you."

Saying so, Stella tried to take the wine glass from Ronald's hand. She couldn't let him drink any more. Dealing with someone who forgot everything when drunk was infuriating. Twice already, his drinking had led to him crossing the line.