Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

"Hey, Tabitha," Stella called out, "Did you bring the documents?"

Tabitha nodded. "Yep, got them right here." She handed the papers to Stella, who skimmed through them before passing them to Susanna.

"So, you're really heading back to Ferrowland?" Susanna asked, her voice tinged with reluctance.

Stella nodded. "Yeah, it's about time."

Whether Ronald came to Portis City or not, Stella planned to go back anyway. For the past two years, she had been keeping an eye on developments in Ferrowland, constantly searching for a chance to go back. She hadn't expected Ronald to make the first move.

Tabitha's eyes widened. "Boss, you're leaving? What about the studio?"

She was about to lose her job? Oh no, that couldn't happen. This job was so stable, and the benefits were great.noveldrama

Stella reassured her. "I've already found someone to take over."

Tabitha glanced at Susanna.

"Don't worry," Susanna chimed in, "You'll have the same terms as before. Just keep doing your best."

Tabitha looked at Stella, her eyes slightly red. She was leaving, yet she still paved the way for them. Where could they ever find another boss as good as her?

Stella chuckled softly. "Nothing lasts forever, but at least we cherished our time together."

As they were signing the paperwork, Tabitha's phone rang. She stepped out to take the call, leaving Susanna and Stella alone.

Susanna suddenly noticed something on Stella's neck. "What's that mark?"

Stella instinctively pulled her sweater collar up. "Huh?"

"Don't bother hiding it; I already saw it," Susanna teased with a knowing smirk.

Stella blushed, conceding, "Okay, okay, you got me."

Susanna raised an eyebrow. "So, you two are a thing now?"

Stella nodded, not hiding anything from Susanna. "Yeah, we are."

Susanna's eyes held a hint of worry. "Do you know what's going on over in Ferrowland?" "He'll keep me safe," Stella replied confidently. "Ronald always has my back."

"You've got a lot of faith in him," Susanna remarked, noting the certainty in Stella's voice. "It's a trust built over a lifetime," Stella explained.

Susanna nodded. "Well, I'll keep the studio running for you, just in case you ever need it."

If going back to Ferrowland worked out well, that'd be the best outcome. But if it didn't, then this was still Stella's fallback plan.

"I'm just looking out for you, like any friend would."

A wave of gratitude washed over Stella. "Thank you, Susanna."

"Don't get all mushy on me," Susanna laughed. "I'm just like Tabitha this country girl feeling sorry for the princess getting wronged."

At that time, Susanna was really worried that the Larkin family might have done something to Stella But in the end, she had a big shot backing her up.

Stella playfully scolded, "Stop it, or your mom will pull your ear again."

Susanna had been there for two hours before leaving with Tabitha.

Just as they were about to step out, Ronald returned. Accompanying him were two unfamiliar men, both exuding an extraordinary presence.

Though Susanna had seen her fair

share of bigwigs, she still felt a little

intimidated by Ronald and his

companions. Their aura waso

undeniable.

As they tried to slip past unnoticed, Susanna's foot hit a patch of ice, and she slipped with a yelp, grabbing onto whatever she could.

Before she knew it, she was on the ground with a thud, the weight of another body on top of her.

"Ugh," she groaned.

Finley glanced at the scene, baffled. "What just happened?"

Hull, who had fallen with Susanna, quickly tried to lift himself off her with Finley's help. But then he noticed something...

Susanna's hand was gripping his belt buckle.

Her eyes widened in horror. "Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to!"

"Mind letting go?" Hull gritted his teeth, a dangerous glint in his eyes.