Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)
Chapter 66

Experience taught once, but bad influences taught for a lifetime.

"Anything else you'd like to add, Ms. Quinn?" Jeremy could tell Stella was holding back.

Stella replied, "Nothing, if Sirena really loves Jaxon, maybe it's time to start thinking about wedding bells."

With a family like the Patels, any talk of marriage would surely mean a deep dive into the other party's background.

The mere mention of marriage with Jaxon caused Jeremy's face to darken - he had never been fond of the Larkin family. He had always opposed the relationship between Sirena and Jaxon. What was Stella implying by bringing this up now?

"She's still young. Marriage can wait."

Jeremy couldn't understand why Stella, after all her disputes with the Larkin family, would bring up marriage with Sirena for Jaxon.

But marriage? Better to forget about it.

With the Larkin family's influence waning, why else would the Quarry family have taken such a firm stance in the past issue against Ursula?

Back when they controlled that lucrative mine, Jeremy could barely give them the time of day, let alone now.

Stella teased, "So, Mr. Patel, you're just letting your sister run wild? Playing the field is a double-edged sword, you know."

Her words carried a hint of deeper meaning.

Jeremy frowned but eventually nodded, turning to leave.

...

No sooner had he left than Ronald called.

"I'll take you out for lunch. Be good."

"Sure, Jeremy was just here," Stella mentioned without holding back.

"What did he see you for?" Ronald inquired.

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"He asked me not to interfere with your business dealings. Ronald, i he's a good business prospect don't let me be the reason you back out. Business first, right?"

"I know what I'm doing," Ronald assured her.

"That's good."

With that, Stella felt at ease. Even if things with Jeremy fell through, it would be because Ronald had other excellent alternatives.

After hanging up, Stella took a sip of

water, her gaze sharp as she put

down the glass. It was time for the Larkin family's arrogance to be shattered.

...

On Ronald's end, after the call, his eyes were dripping with frost, "Call Jeremy. He's crossed a line with his tactics. It's not good." Idris, driving, nodded, "Will do."

He had overheard the conversation. Jeremy had actually gone to see Stella.

Everyone in Ferrowland knew that after the incident with the Schultz family, Ronald despised those who couldn't separate personal issues from business. Failing the cooperation and then seeking for connections were something Ronald loathed the most.

Jeremy, facing issues in his business dealings with Ronald and then turning to Stella for help, had broken one of Ronald's cardinal rules. "What's on for tonight?"

"An engagement. Should I bring Ms. Quinn?" Idris ventured.

Ronald replied, "No need."

Ronald never brought Stella into his business social life.

Idris instantly regretted his question. He had seen firsthand how Ronald had shielded Stella, keeping her safe from his stormy world.

Lighting a cigarette, Ronald took a drag, "How's that Aurora coming along?"

"Almost done. Ms. Quinn will love this birthday gift."

The mention of birthdays cooled Ronald's gaze. Stella had spent her last birthday alone.

A smirk touched his lips, "The Larkin family, huh..."