Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel 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!"