Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 451

Susanna was still teary-eyed, her face stained with fresh tears.

Barnaby took one look at her and couldn't help but warn, "Come on, quit the waterworks. Boss doesn't like it when women cry. You might just lose him if you keep it up."

Susanna was taken aback, her eyes widening in disbelief. And just like that, the tears flowed harder.

Barnaby, not wanting to witness the scene any longer, added, "Hurry up. His patience isn't unlimited, and he's not going to wait forever."

With that, Barnaby headed downstairs.

Susanna managed to stop crying, but her resolve quickly crumbled, and tears began to fall again.

Hull had even sent another person to fetch her. It seemed like there was no avoiding it; she was going out whether she liked it or not. Oh heavens, she really didn’t want to leave the house today.

In the end, Susanna hurried to wash up and change into fresh clothes, still wearing Hull's oversized shirt.

Before stepping out the door, she shot off a quick text to Stella Quinn.

Subject line: Last Will and Testament!

The content? Needless to say, it was one hell of an essay.

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Meanwhile, over at Stella's place, she was having meal with Tegan.

Seeing the words "last will", Stella uncontrollably spit out her coffee. Seriously?

Tegan looked over. "What happened?"

"Susie's really lost it this time," Stella sighed.

She had actually prepared a will. What did Hull do to her? Scare her half to death?

Tegan asked, "So, is Hull really trustworthy?"

Susanna's earlier tearful phone call had left Tegan with some serious doubts.

Stella reassured her, "Hull's reliable. Susie just isn't used to his style."

Tegan snorted, "Who could get used to that?"

Certainly not her. Living on the edge, worrying every moment if her life might suddenly change.

Stella countered, "And yet, you stick around with Uriah, don't you?"

Uriah was no ordinary person. Officially, he headed a healthcare monopoly, but there were more than that. She'd heard Ronald mention it once. While the details were scarce, it was clear Uriah wasn’t just the charming, upstanding man he appeared to be.

Tegan was confused. "Him? He's nothing like Mr. Quinn."

Hearing her reply, Stella realized Tegan probably didn't know the half of it. Just then, Stella's phone buzzed, interrupting their conversation.

She glanced at the number - unfamiliar, which was odd since very few people had this number.

"Hello?" she answered.