Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 235

The phone buzzed.

It was a call from Idris.

Ronald stood, glancing at Stella. She had already closed her eyes, succumbing to the warmth of her wine-induced slumber like a kitten too weary to keep awake.

He answered with a curt, "Speak."

"Boss, just as you predicted, Lancelot is hiding out in Portis City."

"Did you find him?"

"Not yet, but we spotted Kaku, his right-hand man, around town today."

In the dimly lit room, a sharper glint flickered in Ronald's normally stoic eyes.

"Keep a tight watch on him," he commanded, his voice icy.

"Understood!"

"And..." Ronald's tone softened slightly as his gaze fell on Stella, who was sound asleep on the bed. "Assign a few more people to keep a discreet watch over her."

He was, of course, referring to Stella.

Idris hesitated. "Should we tell Ms. Quinn to avoid going to her studio for a while?"

"No need," came Ronald's reply.

Idris understood Ronald's intent- he didn't want Stella to sense even a whisper of danger. He wished for her world to remain peaceful and ordinary, free from constant vigilance.

That year, after Stella witnessed Ronald taking a life, she had nearly retreated into herself.

Since then, Ronald made sure she stayed blissfully unaware of the family's darker dealings. That was, until Regina and Xander stirred the pot.

After ending the call with Idris, Ronald stepped out onto the balcony, lighting a cigarette and taking a deep drag.

His phone vibrated again.