Chapter 214
Seriously, Yorick, are you brain–dead or something?”
Stella had reached her limit.
What was this maybe‘ talk anyway?
Thinking there could still be something between them? Did he think he was some kind of irresistible slice of pizza, wafting his delicious scent for miles, making everyone want a piece?”
Yorick’s anger flared. “You…“.
(“Star”
Just as Yorick tried to speak up, a voice called out from not too far away, cutting him off mid–sentence.
Both of them turned to see Jeremy and Harper approaching.
Jeremy wore a gentle smile, his eyes soft as he looked at Stella.
At the sight of him, Yorick’s expression hardened, his face like a brewing storm.
eremy sidled up to Stella, glancing at the things in her hand. “Heading to the hot springs?”
He sounded like he was already part of the plan, and Stella nodded in agreement.
Jeremy’s voice softened even more. “You better hurry then, it’s pretty chilly today.”
Was it just Yorick’s imagination, or did Jeremy’s tone carry a hint of affection?
His face hardened even more!
Stella nodded. “Yeah, I’ll head over first.”
“Wait.”
Yorick reached out to grab Stella, he had so many questions for her.
She was elusive, hard to reach, and now that he finally had the chance, he wasn’t letting it slip away.
*gut
But before his hand could reach her, Jeremy firmly seized his wrist.
“Mr. Quarry, are you looking to break this hand too?” Jeremy’s voice was calm, but his mocking glance at Yorick’s plaster–bound hand cut deep.
To Yorick, it was a blatant insult. The story behind his injury wasn’t something he was proud of, and the reminder stung.
Yorick shot him a cold glare, his eyes nearly spitting fire as he hissed, “Let go!”
Jeremy ignored him, turning back to urge Stella to move on quickly, but she had already slipped away.
Jeremy was left speechless.
That sneaky girl! As expected from someone raised by Mr. Quinn, she didn’t even say thank you.
Stella knew exactly what was going on. With Jeremy and Ronald planning to collaborate, she wanted no part in their schemes.
Her door was firmly shut.
Seeing that Stella was gone, Jeremy had no reason to waste more time with Yorick and let him go.
As he turned to leave, Yorick stopped him. “That guy, where can I find him?”
Jeremy couldn’t help but smirk. “That guy? Don’t tell me you came all this way and don’t even know his full name?”
It was a miracle Thane only had Yorick as a son. If there were more, the Quarry Group would surely have nothing to do with Yorick.
Good looks and presence, but all wasted. His brain seemed to be offline.
Yorick’s face turned even stormier, and Jeremy couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Yorick struggled to maintain his composure. “Stop laughing, it’s ugly.”
. Jeremy retorted, “You’re incompetent, and you’re calling me ugly?”
Yorick was at a loss for words.
Jeremy clicked his tongue in mock pity. “Tell me, the Lugar family heir has been in Portis City for quite a while now. What have you been up to?”
13:01
He hadn’t seen the man and didn’t even know his full name. All his time had been consumed by Ursula. It was undeniable; Ursula was a real siren. She had Yorick wrapped around her finger, delaying such important matters. The Quarry family’s elders would have her hear for this.
Yorick’s breathing grew heavy, “What I do is none of your damn business.”
Jeremy shrugged. “You’re right. It’s none of my business.”
Why would it be?
“Harper, let’s go.”
“Yes, sir.” Harper followed obediently.
As they left, Yorick turned to Orion standing behind him. “What’s the name of the Lugar family heir again?”
“It’s hard to find any info online, but I think the last name is Quinn.”
