Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

As their eyes met, Stella quickly averted her gaze.

Wow, when did Hull's stare become so intense? He was kind when Ronald was around, wasn't he?

Was this the look he'd been giving Susanna lately? No wonder Susie was so scared.

With the vibe he's giving off, it's not just Susanna who's frightened, Stella's pretty uneasy herself.

Barnaby glanced at Hull's not-so-happy expression. Then he respectfully approached Stella. "Hey, Princess Stella, it's not that Mr. Miguel isn't letting you take her, but you can't take her away now."

Barnaby thought, "You've got to be kidding me. That woman belongs to my boss now. You think anyone can just waltz in and take her?"noveldrama

Stella raised an eyebrow at Barnaby's words. "What do you mean?"

With one look, her eyes returned to Hull, whose gaze was now fixed on Barnaby.

Receiving Hull's silent command, Barnaby felt a rare sense of accomplishment. Finally, he'd done something clever before his boss.

He turned back to Stella. "It's complicated. You know Ms. Tucker nearly got Mr. Miguel killed last night, right?"

"She didn't mean to," Stella replied without a second thought, her confidence in Susanna unwavering.

Before Barnaby could respond, Stella added, "She just mixed up the medication. She wasn't trying to harm Hull."

Barnaby asked, "Ms. Tucker told you this?"

Stella nodded. "Yes. Is there a problem with that?”

Barnaby chuckled awkwardly. "Well, that's a pretty big problem."

Stella's expression darkened, her gaze at Barnaby now tinged with irritation.

Barnaby continued, "When someone gets caught doing something shady, they always say it wasn't on purpose, it was an accident. They never admit to any ulterior motives, right, Princess Stella?"

Stella snapped, "What do you mean? Shut it.”

As if Susanna was some kind of secret agent! Can he exaggerate Susanna's skills any more?

Back in Portis City, Susanna had some guts. But since she came to Ferrowland, she'd been a nervous wreck, crying multiple times daily.

Who would want such a nervous wreck to be a secret agent? The mission would fail, and you'd have to console her every time she cried.

Barnaby was stunned by Stella's sudden outburst. "But I'm just telling the truth here."

Stella insisted, "She doesn't have what it takes to be a secret agent."

Barnaby argued, “But you can't deny she nearly killed Mr. Miguel last night. That's a fact, too."

In any case, Susanna was in deep trouble with Hull.

Stella pouted. "I'm taking her with me today, no matter what."

After hearing what Susanna had told her earlier, Stella knew it wouldn't be easy to get her out of there. She didn't expect Hull to be so resolute in his refusal. Although he hadn':

word, he allowed his suboea

speak to her like this.

That was a clear sign it wasn't going to be easy to take Susanna away today.

So Stella hardened her stance.

Thinking of how desperately

Susanna had cried earlier, how could Stella leave her behind? Besides, Susama was under Hull's suspicion. If she left, Susanna might end up in serious trouble.

That was why Stella was determined. "I'm taking her with me." Hull still didn't speak, and Stella's tone grew firmer.

Barnaby tried reasoning with her, "Princess. Stella, we know she's your good friend from Portis City, but she might have approached

Son with a

motive."

Barnaby laid it out more bluntly.

Stella retorted, "She didn't."

Barnaby shrugged, "You can't say for sure now."

"You..." Stella was getting really frustrated.