Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 174

But then, a message from Stella popped up on his screen, "Can I have lunch with Susie?"

Susanna, in Stella's presence, went by Susie.

Ronald had intended to offer to pick her up, but since she mentioned Susanna, it seemed they had already made plans.

Eventually, he replied, "Sure."

Then, he quickly added, "No spicy food."

Stella responded with a sad-faced emoji.

Ronald couldn't help but smile fondly, typing back, "Be good."

After setting his phone aside, he turned to Idris and said, “Tell him to wait.”

“Will do.”

Idris nodded and left.

Picking up a chess piece, Ronald placed it on the board, instantly drawing a serious look from the elder across from him.

"Cheeky lad, you never give an inch, do you?"

Ronald, sipping his coffee nonchalantly, responded, “When have you ever seen me lose?”

"Just because you haven't lost doesn't mean you won't. Just you wait."

“Oh?”

"Xander Schultz and Mervin Burton are teaming up."

At that, Ronald's demeanor shifted, a hint of sharpness flickering in his eyes, "Mervin Burton?"

"Yes, you know what Xander wants with Star. If not, he wouldn't have let Regina Schultz pull that stunt. He's been on the lookout for Star for years now."

But Stella was too good at hiding.

A chill emanated from Ronald as he set down his cup, his gaze turning even more piercing.

He closed his eyes, momentarily gathering his thoughts.

The elder, Arlo, eyed him sternly, "You intended to completely cut him off, didn't you?"