Queen of Wild Cards novel Chapter 563

Julius gritted his teeth, forcing his expression to remain completely neutral despite the sharp pain shooting up his foot.

Stella looked slightly embarrassed. "Dad, I don't bully him."

Errol was about to reply when his phone buzzed. He excused himself to take the call in the hallway.

When he returned, he looked at them apologetically. "An urgent matter just came up, so I won't be able to join you for dinner tonight. I'll come by tomorrow. I've arranged for someone to drive you back to the hotel."

He had wanted to ask more about her mother, but it would have to wait.

Julius spoke up, "We can make it back on our own. It's not too far, and I think we'd both enjoy a walk around the area."

"Alright. I have to run."

Errol clearly had a crisis on his hands, hurrying out with brisk, purposeful strides.

Once he was gone, the couple left the restaurant, taking a slow, leisurely stroll down the vibrant sidewalk toward their hotel.

"Julius, why did you say all that in front of my dad?"

"I was just teasing you. I didn't expect you to be so ruthless. My foot is still throbbing. So tell me, how are you going to make this up to me?"

The little wildcat had put some serious force into that stomp. It genuinely hurt.

"It's your own fault for talking nonsense, and now you have the nerve to demand compensation? Keep it up, and I'll stomp on the other one," she threatened playfully.

"Okay, okay, I yield. How about you punish me then? I'll gladly accept whatever punishment you deem fit." He silently hoped the punishment would take place in bed later.

Stella pretended to mull it over. "Then your punishment is giving me a piggyback ride all the way back."

Julius immediately took two exaggerated, limping steps. "Darling, my foot hurts too much. I'm afraid a piggyback ride is out of the question."

"Is it really that bad? Let me help you walk, then."

She knew she had put some weight behind the stomp, but surely it wasn't a severe injury.

"Alright."

Though she offered to support him, Julius was incredibly tall and heavily muscled. As he leaned his weight against her, the effort quickly became exhausting.

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