Chapter 289 

Ronald had this natural aura of intimidation that could make anyone feel the raw masculinity in just a single glance. 

Even though Jaxon and Yorick were considered the golden boys of Portis City, they couldn’t help but lower their heads at this moment. 

Ronald narrowed his eyes slightly. “Idris.” 

“Yes, sir.” 

“The Larkin family now…” 

“Mr. Quinn,” Jaxon felt a jolt in his chest as he hurriedly stepped forward to interrupt Ronald. 

He couldn’t afford to bring up the Larkin family anymore. The entire Larkin family was on the brink of bankruptcy, and their only valuable project had been halted. 

axon, feeling suffocated, said, “Mr. Quinn, there’s been a misunderstanding.” 

As he spoke, he shot a glance at Stella, who was nestled in Ronald’s arm, signaling her with urgency 

This darn girl, how could she not see family loyalty? She was siding with an outsider against her own family. Jaxon seethed internally, but he wore an expression of nervous apprehension, careful not to show his true feelings. 

Ronald raised an eyebrow. “Are you implying I’m deaf?” 

Jaxon stammered, “No, I…” 

Facing Ronald’s increasingly icy gaze, Jaxon felt another tremor in his heart. He instinctively looked to Stella. His eyes were twitching, practically begging her to speak up. 

Was this girl really going to let him die here? 

His gaze shifted to the cold object strapped to Ronald’s waist, and he swallowed hard. 

Especially since Stella remained silent. 

Jaxon was truly desperate now. “Star.” 

The moment those words left his mouth, a loud ‘thud‘ echoed, followed by Jaxon’s muffled groan. 

A sharp pain erupted in his stomach, as if his insides had shattered. 

Ronald’s kick was far from gentle. Jaxon clutched his stomach, nearly doubling over in agony. 

Yorick, witnessing Jaxon’s plight, stood frozen. He couldn’t step in to help; he was already nursing his own! injuries. 

Besides, this was Mist Bay. 

The Quarry Group had various issues that needed Ronald’s intervention, and knowing who he was, how could he afford to offend him further? 

The fate of the Larkin Group, the Quarry Group, and Ursula’s life were practically in Ronald’s hands. 

Ronald narrowed his eyes again. “Who gave you the nerve to harm her?” 

Jaxon’s chest tightened. 

The pain was excruciating, and he could barely catch his breath. 

Ronald glanced at the red marks on Stella’s wrist. “Star, what do you think we should do?” 

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“Huh?” 

12:45 

Stella, suddenly called upon, was momentarily stunned, 

What should they do? Was he asking her? 

Stella instinctively glanced at Jaxon, whose face was pale with pain, then quickly met Ronald’s eyes again. 

Ronald raised an eyebrow. “Off with him, perhaps?” 

Stella was speechless. 

Yorick, Jaxon, and everyone present were equally stunned. 

Especially Yorick and Jaxon, who exchanged a glance filled with terror. 

Off with him? To speak of such brutality so casually… 

At that moment, Jaxon realized Ronald wasn’t joking. He was dead serious about taking his life. 

“Star, Star,” Jaxon was in full panic mode. 

Stella’s mouth twitched as she looked at Ronald. “Well, uh…” 

“What? Star, are you reluctant?” 

“No, no, not at all. Please, by all means.” 

Reluctant? What a joke. When it came to the Larkin family and its affairs, Stella didn’t dare utter a single word wrong in front of Ronald. She was afraid of giving the impression she was eager to return to the Larkin family. 

Jaxon exclaimed, “Star, I’m your brother!” 

“Brother, what brother? You blockhead!” 

Was this guy out of his mind? Claiming to be her brother in front of Ronald? Did he have a death wish? 

During those years in Ferrowland, how many guys around Ronald wanted to play the big brother role for her? None of them left without getting a good kick from Ronald.