Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 206

Idris didn’t know how to respond.

"Let me tell you, next time you wanna catch me on camera behind his back, catch me when I'm the underdog, will ya?"

Idris was left speechless.

But that never happens! Whenever he's tagging along with her, she hardly ever gets picked on. That little firecracker of hers, way too fierce.

Besides, if he really did catch her getting bullied on video for Ronald, there'd be hell to pay in Portis City.

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When Cloudia saw Ursula surrounded by a medical team, fighting for her life, she panicked.

First, she called Jaxon, and the moment he heard Stella had knocked Ursula out cold, he said he was on his way to the hospital.

After hanging up, she dialed Yorick. Barely had she said "Rick" when someone from behind snatched the phone right out of her hands.

Cloudia, already on edge, spun around in anger, only to find Imogen standing there.

Seeing her, Cloudia's breath hitched. "Mrs. Quarry?"

Imogen glanced at the caller ID, her expression darkening, and promptly ended the call.

Faced with Imogen's grim demeanor, Cloudia stiffened involuntarily.

Imogen gave her a stern look and tossed the phone back to her. Cloudia failed to catch it, and it crashed to the floor.

Imogen snapped, "Didn't I tell you not to contact Rick these days?"

Cloudia stammered, "But Ursula, she..."

"Who do you think she is, that you always drag Rick into her mess?"

Before Cloudia could finish, Imogen’s words pierced through her.

The words hit Cloudia like a punch to the gut, and she choked up, unable to respond.

Ursula was still in critical condition, yet Imogen, who had watched her grow up, spoke so coldly.

Returning from a chess game with Old Mrs. Zeller, Stella stumbled upon Cloudia and Imogen in the middle of a heated exchange.

Imogen was livid. "She could well be leftovers from the Lugar family, playing the innocent in front of Rick. You’ve taught her so well that she learned how to snatch her sister's fiancé. You've truly opened my eyes!"

Cloudia was nearly knocked off her feet by the anger.

"How could you say such things? Ursula has been nothing but decent abroad. She..."

"Decent? Should I remind you why she left Portis City two years ago? Wasn't it because her attempt on Stella's life came to light, forcing you to send her away?"

Imogen cut her off sharply.

Cloudia's breathing faltered once again.

But Imogen continued, "Your adopted daughter nearly kills your own, and yet you shield the former. Cloudia, having you as a mother, Stella really hit the jackpot of bad luck.

No wonder she disowns you. If she acknowledged you, that'd be the real insanity."

"You… you..."