Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 555

The Quinn household was in an uproar, and not in the way anyone expected. When Stella returned, everyone thought Xander would be the first to cause a scene over her. But it was actually the mysterious document that set Xander ablaze this time. The situation was a chaotic mess, and poor Yvonne was caught right in the middle of it all, unable to detach herself.

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Across town, in the villa, Susanna Tucker was still reeling from the shock. It had been two hours since Stella left, and Susanna was left stunned by Hull's revelation about her mother's whereabouts.

"The Black Gate?"

What kind of name was that? Sounds like something out of a bad movie.

Hull set down his coffee cup and nodded solemnly. "According to the leads, your mother was indeed taken by people from the Black Gate."

"What exactly is the Black Gate?"

She had heard whispers about it, enough to know it was bad news, like the kind of organization that dealt in all sorts of illegal activities. But the specifics were beyond her.

Hull glanced at her. "Think of it as a group that's into all things illegal—robbery, arson, you name it."

Susanna cringed at the thought. That kind of place?

“No way. My mom's a respectable businesswoman. She wouldn't be caught dead with people like that. She always attaches importance to social norms."

Her mother, as Susanna knew her, was the epitome of discretion and courteousness. She was nothing like Stella’s flashy mom, Cloudia, who flaunted her wealth like she was on a reality TV show. Susanna’s mom remained humble and amiable, even when she made a fortune.

Hull added, "We're still verifying if she's there."

Susanna's instinct was to call Stella immediately. She reached for her phone, ready to dial. But before she could, Hull snatched the phone from her hand.