Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)
Chapter 199

Indeed, when the news reached Thane, he was livid.

"Still claiming it's got nothing to do with Ursula?"

Upon hearing the butler's message, Imogen's expression darkened as well.

Thane glanced at her and said, "You're heading to the hospital tomorrow yourself."

"What about the meeting with the Lugar heirs? They're finalizing the contract with their chosen partners tomorrow." Thane was silent, his face growing darker with the urge to drag Yorick back and give him a piece of his mind.

Imogen was harboring similar thoughts.

...

After leaving Quarry Manor, Yorick had Orion look into the whereabouts of the Lugar heirs.

Before they could uncover anything, Imogen's call came through.

"Just stop seeing Ursula," she said, each word heavy with a menacing tone.

Yorick frowned. "This has nothing to do with Ursula."

He was adamant in his belief.

Imogen pressed on. "He's made his stance clear, and you're still defending her?"

Yorick was taken aback. "What?"

"Yorick, Ursula's trouble. Who knows what she's been up to abroad, coming back with all sorts of illnesses. Don't be naive."

Imogen's harsh tone carried an unmistakable insinuation.

Yorick's lips tightened, displeasure flashing in his eyes. "Don't speak of Ursula like that."

"And how did she contract uterine cancer?"

Yorick was clearly upset.

Rumors about Ursula's illness had been cruel. It was one thing for strangers to speculate, but his own mother to join in was disappointing. "Mother, you know what kind of person Ursula is!"

Imogen retorted, "I've always had my doubts."

Otherwise, why would she have taken a liking to Stella while she was still lying in the hospital bed?

In Imogen's eyes, Ursula had always been calculating, a woman capable of bringing turmoil into any household.

"Now, Yorick, until the deal with the Lugars is sealed, stay away from Ursula. We can't afford to cross the Lugar family right now."

Imogen couldn't care less about what happened after, but if Yorick dared to see Ursula now, she'd make sure to ruin her. "Did you hear me?"

Yorick's silence only deepened the tension, making Imogen's voice turn colder.

"I heard you."

If that was the requirement, Yorick would avoid Ursula - at least until the deal with the Lugar family was done.

Imogen hung up, satisfied.

Though he couldn't see her now, Yorick still called Ursula.

Hearing from Yorick, Ursula was elated. "Rick, I've packed my things."

Her voice was weak but filled with rare excitement. It was clear she was in good spirits, despite Thane's men still at her door. She didn't believe Thane would actually escalate things with his own son. Yorick's heart sank at her words, his brow furrowed, a headache starting to throb.

"Rick? Rick?"

Ursula called out when he didn't respond, wondering why he was silent.

At that moment, Yorick was at a loss for words. Just a week ago, he had promised to let her move to Wave Residence to recuperate, never anticipating he'd be powerless to fulfill his promise. For once in his life, Yorick faced a dilemma that money couldn't solve.

"I need to ask you something," Yorick finally spoke, his voice heavy.

He didn't pick up where Ursula left off but instead diverted the conversation.

Ursula, puzzled, responded, "What's up?"

"Do you know the heir to the Lugar family?"