Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 209

When Stella was ready to step out the door, Tabitha couldn't help but notice her limp.

"Boss, isn't there anything you can do about that leg? Have you seen a doctor?"

Stella shrugged it off. "Old injury. It's nothing serious."

It really only troubled her when the weather changed. Most of the time, she barely noticed it.

Doctors? Of course, she’d seen them. Whenever the pain became unbearable, she'd end up in a clinic.

But aside from some physical therapy, the medications never seemed to help much. Probably just how her body is wired.

Last night, the pain had jolted her awake, leaving her groggy and disoriented. Yet at some point, it had eased, giving way to warmth that lulled her back to sleep.

Thinking back, she recalled a strange sensation- cozy, slightly damp, and oddly comforting.

...

Just after giving Tabitha a quick rundown of some work matters, her phone buzzed again.

Stella assumed it was Ronald calling and answered without looking.

Before she could even speak, Cloudia's voice rang out, sharp and accusatory.

"Stella, it's you, isn't it?"

Stella was baffled. "What are you on about?"

Cloudia was on the warpath. "The mess at Larkin Group... you're behind it, aren't you?"

Stella sighed, realizing what this was about.

If Larkin Group was in turmoil, the Quarry family would naturally be the first to fall under suspicion. And now, with them apparently cleared, Cloudia had turned her focus on her.

Cloudia continued her tirade without waiting for an answer.