Chapter 182 

Watching Stella hop and skip away with a joy that reminded Ronald of her childhood days, he couldn’t help but smile. 

“She’s in good spirits,” he assured. 

“Bring her back soon, or Yvonne will come after you,” Mrs. Lugar said from the other end of the line. 

Ronald couldn’t help but reply, “Tell her not to bother.” 

Yvonne was a tough cookie. If she knew Stella had slipped out of Ferrowland, she’d definitely have it in for her. And Stella might not be able to handle Yvonne’s tactics. 

“I’m on it. Otherwise, it won’t just be just a three–month training; it could turn into three years.” 

The mention of three years made Ronald’s face fall. He was determined to keep a close eye on Stella this time, not giving Yvonne any chance to exploit the situation. 

After a bit more chat over the phone, Mrs. Lugar added, “Keep a close eye on her for me, will you? We can’t afford to lose her again.” Her words were a testament to how much Stella’s absence from the Quinn family had affected everyone. 

“Got it,” Ronald replied before hanging up. 

Idris caught up after parking the car, remarking, “Seems like Ms. Quinn really isn’t into Yorick.” 

Given how fiercely Stella had fought back earlier, Idris was convinced she might have taken Yorick down if Ronald hadn’t intervened. 

Ronald chuckled. “She’s not blind.” 

Not to mention Yorick was still hung up on Ursula. Even without Ursula in the picture, Stella probably wouldn’t give Yorick a second glance. 

Idris then mentioned, “Yorick is still trying to buy Wave Residence.” 

“Why doesn’t he just pitch a tent by the beach?” Ronald retorted sarcastically. 

He wondered if Yorick was so obsessed with Wave Residence that he didn’t even worry about Ursula running out of time. 

Idris agreed, “Exactly, why obsess over Ms. Quinn’s place?” 

“Do they even know Wave Residence is actually owned by Star?” 

Not a clue.” 

Ronald shook his head, imagining the uproar if they found out. 

“Send out the disownment agreement Star signed with the Larkin family. Let everyone know.” 

Making a clean break meant making it public, so no one would try to leech off Stella if they saw an opportunity. 

Idris nodded, understanding Ronald’s intent. The Larkin family’s coldness towards Stella was evident from their willingness to sign such an agreement. 

Stella was also on the phone with Susanna, instructing her, “I’ve sent you the agreement. When you publish it, make sure Mrs. Larkin’s signature is highlighted.” 

Susanna got the message loud and clear. This was more about severing ties with the Larkin family in the most public and undeniable way possible. 

“You’re rushing this to prevent the Larkin family from coming after you in the future, aren’t you?” Susanna guessed. 

Stella confirmed it. She knew all too well the kind of people the Larkin family were. If they found out about her upbringing with the Quinns, they’d be all over her. 

Though the Larkin family probably wouldn’t get a penny out of them, Stella was determined to protect Ronald’s interests at all costs, “Alright, that’s it for now,” Stella said. 

She hung up the phone, staring at a pool of water nearby, feeling a bit bewildered. What did Ronald bring her here to eat? To do? She turned around to look for Ronald, only to bump into him with a thud, landing right in his arms. 

Rubbing her head, she looked up at him, slightly aggrieved. “Why were you standing right behind me? Now look, I’ve got a bump.” Ronald, with a smile tugging at his lips, tenderly touched her forehead, clearly amused and endeared by how in sync their thoughts were. He heard everything she said to Susanna on the phone.