Chapter 174
But then, a message from Stella popped up on his screen, “Can I have lunch with Susie?”
Susanna, in Stella’s presence, went by Susie.
Ronald had intended to offer to pick her up, but since she mentioned Susanna, it seemed they had already made plans.
Eventually, he replied, “Sure.”
Then, he quickly added, “No spicy food.”
Stella responded with a sad–faced emoji.
Ronald couldn’t help but smile fondly, typing back, “Be good.”
After setting his phone aside, he turned to Idris and said, “Tell him to wait.”
“Will do.”
Idris nodded and left.
Picking up a chess piece, Ronald placed it on the board, instantly drawing a serious look from the elder across from him.
“Cheeky lad, you never give an inch, do you?”
Ronald, sipping his coffee nonchalantly, responded, “When have you ever seen me lose?”
“Just because you haven’t lost doesn’t mean you won’t. Just you wait.”
“Oh?”
“Xander Schultz and Mervin Burton are teaming up.”
At that, Ronald’s demeanor shifted, a hint of sharpness flickering in his eyes, “Mervin Burton?”
“Yes, you know what Xander wants with Star. If not, he wouldn’t have let Regina Schultz pull that stunt. He’s been on the lookout for Star for years now.”
But Stella was too good at hiding.
A chill emanated from Ronald as he set down his cup, his gaze turning even more piercing.
He closed his eyes, momentarily gathering his thoughts.
The elder, Arlo, eyed him sternly, “You intended to completely cut him off, didn’t you?”
Eyes reopening, Ronald’s gaze was dangerously clear.
Yes, he intended to utterly crush Xander.
Ronald asked, “What’s left of the Schultz family now?”
Nothing, which meant what he had done to the Schultz family back then was no different from total annihilation.
Arlo conceded, “Indeed, not much. But you know what Mervin Burton is up to in Yoreland underworld. The fact he could connect with Mervin Burton… just be cautious.”
“If he dares to return to Ferrowland, he’s dead!”
That time, letting Xander escape was a mistake. If he hadn’t, Xander would be nothing but ashes now.
With that, Ronald placed another piece on the chessboard, sealing any chance of victory for Arlo.
Arlo couldn’t say much more about Xander, given the fact that the young troublemaker had touched Ronald’s soft spot.
“Yvonne called me yesterday, asking about your whereabouts.”
Ronald frowned, “What does she want?”
“She heard you found Star and wants to come over. I told her to wait, not to interfere with your parenting.”
Ronald was speechless.
Outside, Jeremy, hearing he should wait, breathed a sigh of relief. Being asked to wait meant Ronald was willing to see him. That was all he wanted; the fear was in being avoided.
Caius, shocked, turned to Jeremy, “Mr. Quinn, is it the one from Ferrowland?”
He had heard rumors that the man had arrived in Portis City. This was excellent news. He’d wanted to meet him but hadn’t found a way to connect. A man like Mr. Quinn wasn’t someone they could just meet whenever they wished.
Jeremy simply hummed in affirmation.
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Caius caught his response, his eyes lighting up, immediately asking, “What are we doing here to see him?”
Could it be that he sold the ring to Ronald?
that
was the case, there
was no way
he’d ask for it back.
“You sold
that ring to Mr.
He should’ve
said
Quinn?
so sooner. If
If so,
Mr. Quinn
was
then 1 don’t want it
interested in
back,” Caius
hurriedly added.
something he
liked, it was an honor. He wouldn’t dream of
reclaiming it.
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