Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 564

With Stella's words echoing in her mind, Susanna couldn't shake the feeling that Hull was nothing but trouble.

"Can you joke about someone's mom?" she muttered to herself, thinking about how her own mother had been restless and sleepless for days now.

Even though Stella had mentioned that the previous person in charge was someone named Lacey, Susanna needed to be sure.

Stella had assured her, "Yeah, I'll help you confirm."

If it turned out that Susanna's mother was involved, things could get messy. After all, the current leader's rise to power was anything but honorable.

After exchanging a few more words over the phone, mostly Stella trying to soothe Susanna's nerves, they finally hung up.

Susanna sat curled up on her little couch, her mind a whirlwind of confusion. Hull told Mr. Quinn he liked her? Why on earth would he do that? Was he really trying to pull one over on Mr. Quinn?

If so, he had to be pretty bold to try and deceive Mr. Quinn.

Lost in thought, Susanna was startled by a noise from the balcony window. Her eyes widened in shock.

Before she could react, the sound of the sliding glass door opening reached her ears, followed by the swish of curtains being drawn back.

At that moment, her gaze met Hull's dark, intense eyes, and her mind went completely blank.

Looking between Hull and the glass door behind him, she stammered, "You, you..."

Had this guy really climbed through the window? The balcony was right outside, but still, it felt like he'd just waltzed in.

Hull stepped towards her, his tall and imposing figure bringing an unspoken sense of intimidation.

Feeling the weight of his presence, Susanna instinctively tried to shrink back, but the couch offered no escape.

"Don't come any closer," she pleaded, clutching a throw pillow to her chest.

Surely, just because she hadn't opened the door for him, he wasn't going to... eat her or something, right? She was terrified.

Hull glanced at the cabinet blocking the door, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. "You've got some strength."

The cabinet wasn't exactly light.

Susanna felt a pang of insecurity, her eyes watering as she looked at him pitifully. Just one look, and she felt the need to lower her head in defeat.