Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 531

Susanna was in a pickle.

Hull, the stern-faced authority figure, was as unyielding as a rock, and Barnaby's sharp tongue was annoying.

Feeling the heat of the moment, Stella flopped right down on the sofa, arms crossed. Susanna, clearly rattled, clung to Stella's arm like a lifeline, her eyes wide with worry.

Arms crossed in an authoritative stance, Barnaby said, "Ms. Tucker, cuddling up to Princess Stella won't help. The investigation will proceed as planned."

Seeing Susanna being treated this way lit a fire under Stella. "You know Finley's off in the Muliba Desert, right?" she retorted.

Barnaby's eyes widened in shock. "What do you mean by that, Princess Stella?"

Stella smirked, "It means if you keep running that mouth of yours, I'll have Ronald send you along with him."

Barnaby gulped. The Muliba Desert was the last place he wanted to go.

Still anxious, Susanna felt a bit of relief seeing Stella hold her ground in this strange place.

"Star, you can't leave me," Susanna pleaded, her voice quivering with fear. She believed without Stella, she'd be helpless in this intimidating foreign land, where one wrong move could spell disaster.

Stella nodded, her voice soothing. "Don't worry, Susanna. I'm not going anywhere."

Barnaby attempted to regain control. "Princess Stella, Mr. Miguel insisted I escort you back. Perhaps you'd like to get in the car?"

Stella shook her head defiantly. "I'm not leaving."

Barnaby sighed, "Staying here won't help Ms. Tucker. You can't take her with you."

Susanna clung tighter to Stella, determined not to let go. If she couldn't leave, then neither should Stella.

Seeing Susanna's desperation, Barnaby tried again, "Ms. Tucker, let go of Princess Stella."