Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

The butler had dispatched the driver to pick up Tegan.

Stella dialed Tegan's number. "Tegan, the driver's on his way to get you."

"What? You're not coming?"

"Ronald won't let me leave."

Stella was an excellent driver, so why Ronald was so worried, was beyond her.

Tegan replied, "Makes sense. With this blizzard, I'd be anxious too. Hang tight. I'm on my way."

"Okay, see you soon."

The cold outside was biting. Stella glanced at the thick blanket of snow outside, just about to ask why Tegan was coming over, but the call had already ended.

...

Outside, the driver returned to Jaxon's car. "Security's too intimidated to inform Ms. Quinn of our visit."

Jaxon frowned, giving the driver a displeased look. "She didn't answer?"

He was referring to Stella, of course. None of their phones could get through to her. The only one they could somewhat communicate with was the security at Mist Bay's gate, but even they were hesitant.

The driver shrugged, "The butler picked up the calls."

He hadn't heard Stella's voice at all.

Jaxon took a deep breath, his frustration mounting. What now, if he couldn't see Stella? The whole Larkin family situation hinged on her saying a word.

Who'd have thought? Once upon a time, they underestimated Stella, yet she held all the cards now. After all, she was the Lugar family's little princess. The Lugar family was a clan that struck fear into many.

Back then, they favored Ursula without a second thought.

But now...

Jaxon felt a sting of irony at their past actions.

The driver asked, "Should we head back?"

Sticking around seemed pointless. Stella wouldn't emerge soon.

Jaxon's breath quickened. "Going back won't solve anything, will it?"

The driver was at a loss for words. Sure, it wouldn't.

He said again, "But waiting here doesn't seem to be working either."

Stella had resolutely cut ties with them. And they'd barely seen her since signing that disownment agreement.

Jaxon closed his eyes.

Suddenly, a car stopped beside his, the passenger window rolling down to reveal Jeremy's face.

"Oh, Mr. Larkin, huh? What's this? Need approval to see your sister?"

Jeremy emphasized 'your sister' and 'approval' with biting sarcasm, mocking how Jaxon had once blurred their kinship.

They'd accused Stella of not knowing her loyalties, but in truth, they were the original culprits.

Jaxon looked at Jeremy's roguish grin, his hands clenching into fists.

Ronald's relentless pursuit of the Larkin family was bad enough, and then Jeremy was piling on the pressure, making their situation even worse.

"You don't need approval?"

Jeremy responded, "Of course I do. Be a dear and let them know I'm here, thanks."

Jeremy addressed the security with politeness, then turned back to

Jaxon. It's normal for me to need approval, but you, her brother? That's just laughable."

Jaxon retorted, "What are you here for?"

Jeremy's jabs were getting under his skin. Once upon a time, Jaxon was always courteous to Jeremy because of Sirena. But Jaxon's tolerance had evaporated after the fallout with Sirena and Jeremy's aggressive maneuvers against the Larkin family.

Jeremy chuckled, "What I'm here for isn't your concern. What's the matter? Don't

want to see me? Or just afraid to?"

Jaxon was speechless. Afraid? When he first heard Jeremy was targeting the Larkin Group, his initial reaction was fury.noveldrama