Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 430

Boarding the private jet back to Patrina, Shawn was still lying on the bed, his leg thankfully saved but still aching like crazy.

Xander was on the phone, his voice cold and calculated as he said, “Yes, follow the plan.”

Shawn's eyes widened at that.

Plan? What plan?

The only thing that seemed to get Xander riled up was anything concerning Stella.

Watching Xander hang up, Shawn couldn't help but ask, “You still have plans for that little firecracker?”

Xander shot him a glance.

Shawn gulped. “Dude, Ronald and Stella are together now. He's finally got what he's been after for years.”

Xander asked, “Do you remember why Stella ever took an interest in him in the first place?”

Shawn's heart skipped a beat. Of course, he knew why Stella had developed feelings for Ronald. But did that even matter anymore?

“Look. You should leave Ronald alone. His feelings for Stella...”

“Shawn.” Xander cut him off before he could finish.

Shawn went silent.

Xander sipped his wine, leaving his thoughts unspoken.

Shawn pondered for a moment and continued, “You and Ronald really don't need to keep this feud going. You should clear those misunderstandings. Or do you plan on staying in Patrina forever?”

Xander raised an eyebrow, a smirk on his lips. “You're right. We should clear the misunderstandings. And Ferrowland, it's about time I returned.”

There was something off in how Xander said Ferrowland, which made Shawn uneasy. It seemed like Xander's return wasn't only about that illegitimate child.

Thinking of Xander's father, Shawn felt a pang of injustice for Xander.

Xander's fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, musing over the word ‘misunderstanding’ with sarcasm and intrigue in his expression.

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