Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 377

"Avery and Cable... was that your doing?" Xander’s voice dripped with fury.

He hadn't expected Ronald to go this far, though Ronald had made a habit of playing rough over the past couple of years. But Avery and Cable? That was a heavy blow for Xander.

Ronald glanced at the little one beside him, munching on snacks. "I told you to forget about the engagement with her," he said.

Xander fell silent, his eyes narrowing.

Finley and Stella exchanged glances, both caught in the growing tension.

Stella paused mid-bite of her chocolate chip cookie, her attention now fully on Ronald's words.

The line went silent for a moment. Then Xander chuckled coldly. "I might be able to forget, but you, Ronald… do you really think you can be with her?"

"Have you forgotten what happened with Berry..." Xander started, but Ronald cut him off, ending the call abruptly. His eyes deepened with an unspoken storm.

Stella, still nibbling on her cookie, looked at Ronald in confusion. "What about Berry?"

Berry had been Stella’s close friend back in high school. The two were inseparable. But in their sophomore year, Berry suddenly left school, and Stella never heard from Berry again.

It seemed like Xander was implying that Berry's departure had something to do with Ronald?

Ronald tousled her hair gently. "Focus on your cookie."

Stella blinked, sensing something was off.

Xander's words had struck a chord, but she couldn't quite piece it together.

Ronald, seeing her curiosity, pulled her into his arms. "Always nosy about other people's business?"

"No, it's just that... Xander..."

"Is his words really worth your concern?"

"Okay, okay, I won't ask anymore."

If he wasn’t going to tell her, she'd figure it out on her own.

Stella continued nibbling on her cookie, pretending to be disinterested, but her mind was racing.

Ronald’s gaze softened slightly. He kissed her forehead. "Good girl."

"Where are we heading now?" she asked.