Chapter 288
From the moment Stella walked in, she didn’t spare Yorick a single glance.
Yorick, who had been engaged to her for two years, suddenly realized that Stella wasn’t exactly as the outside world portrayed her. At least when it came to their relationship, she wasn’t as the rumors suggested.
Jaxon noticed Yorick’s hesitation and grew anxious. “Rick,” he urged. He couldn’t stand Stella’s attitude. In his eyes, she wasn’t worth a dime.
Ignoring Jaxon, Yorick met Stella’s gaze. “If I give you the money, will you help Ursula leave Portis City?”
Since last night, they had been racking their brains to find a way to get Ursula out of the city. It was clear that Mr. Quinn had laid down a strict order against the Larkins and Quarries in regard to Ursula’s situation.
Right now, Stella held some influence within the Quinn family. Yorick didn’t want to antagonize her, especially since Ursula couldn’t afford any further delays.
Stella replied, “Give me the money first.”
Yorick shook his head. “No way.”
After being deceived by her before, he knew her tricks all too well. He had found out that she once used his credit card to buy expensive gifts for her entire studio. Each set of cosmetics cost over a thousand. Clearly, she wasn’t concerned about spending money that wasn’t hers.
Stella shrugged. “Fine, don’t give it then.”
She didn’t really care. She was just toying with them.
Jaxon interjected, “State your conditions for letting Ursula leave the country.”
Jaxon was in no mood for games. He just wanted to resolve Ursula’s issue as quickly as possible.
Stella chuckled. “You won’t fork over one hundred thousand, and you want me to name a price? I’m afraid it
might scare you.”
Jaxon and Yorick were both speechless. This woman was something else.
Jaxon was fuming. “You’re crossing a line, Stella. I’m telling you, Ursula must leave the country.”
Stella replied nonchalantly, “Oh, I’m not the one in charge of that.”
Jaxon was taken aback. “Then who is?”
Stella casually mentioned, “You’ll have to talk to my brother.”
That word “brother” hit Jaxon like a punch. It took him a moment to realize she was referring to Ronald, hot him. For some reason, it left him feeling unsettled.
Stella stepped closer, adjusting Jaxon’s tie with a casual air. “If Lola finds out you’ve been neglecting her and your son for Ursula, do you really think she’d just let it slide? Do you think she’d take the kid and jump off the Larkin Group building?”
Jaxon’s breath hitched at the mention of his secret. He grabbed Stella’s wrist tightly. “What do you know?”
He’d gone to great lengths to keep his other family hidden from prying eyes.
Stella’s smile was gentle but knowing. “You’ve got guts, juggling Sirena Patel while your son is already over two years old.”
Jaxon glanced back at Yorick, who had heard everything.
Yorick’s eyes were wide with shock.
You’ve been investigating me?” Jaxon demanded.
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Stella continued, “Lola doesn’t know, does she? You dote on this stepsister of yours more than your own son. Do you think any mother would stand for that?”
Stella knew Lola’s temperament well. If she found out, it would be chaos.
Jaxon felt trapped. He never wanted the world to know about the woman from the bar who had become his mistress and the mother of his child.
Stella freed her wrist from his grip, rubbing the red mark he’d left. After dropping her bombshell, she turned to leave, uninterested in engaging further.
“If you let Lola know, I’ll make sure you regret it,” Jaxon threatened vehemently.
At that moment, Ronald appeared at the door of the security room. His gaze was icy as he looked at Jaxon. “And just how do you plan to do that?”
Stella had already reached Ronald’s side. He pulled her closer, inspecting her wrist where the mark was still visible. His eyes, already cold, turned dangerously sharp as he faced Jaxon. “Was this your doing?”
axon, still simmering with anger, felt a chill under Ronald’s intense stare. He gulped, feeling like a wilting plant under a harsh sun.
