Chapter 96
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Following Ronald out of the car, Idris couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief hearing Ronald’s voice soften considerably.
He had been worrying that Ronald was on the brink of losing it if he couldn’t find Stella back then. Thankfully, they had found her.
Ronald didn’t let go of her until they were inside.
“You won’t go to the studio this afternoon, right?”
“I wanted to go,” Stella pouted, clearly unhappy.
He was back now, how could he possibly allow her to head to the studio for work? Not dropping her off at the studio earlier and now asking her as if it was a casual suggestion, hmph!
Seeing her displeased expression, Ronald touched her forehead lightly, “Go take a nap, I’ll be in the study with Idris.”
“Alright.”
Stella then turned around and cheerfully scampered upstairs.
Ronald watched her lively figure disappear, his eyes filled even more with fondness.
He and Idris then proceeded to the study.
Idris glanced at Ronald, “Ms. Quinn has grown so much stronger over the years.”
His most vivid memory of Stella was her tearful sobbing when she had been kidnapped.
“Indeed, she has become a lot stronger,” Ronald acknowledged.
“And her heart, it seems, has toughened up as well,” Idris added, without any ill intent. Having been by Ronald’s side for years, he understood all too well that being too soft-hearted was considered a major weakness in both the Quinn family and the Lugar family. Ronald lit a cigarette, taking a deep puff.
“Her character doesn’t matter as long as she can keep herself safe.”
As for Ursula’s matter, many might accuse Stella of being heartless or cruel, but Ronald saw her actions as justified. After all, had she intervened to save Ursula, Ursula would have had no chance of survival in Ronald’s eyes.
It was a relief, sparing Ronald the burden of taking another life.
Idris was somewhat taken aback by Ronald’s words. But thinking it over, it wasn’t that surprising. He nodded in agreement, “Yes.”
Ronald spoiled Stella greatly, always hoping she’d be a bit more domineering back in Ferrowland. That way, she’d be feared and left unbothered. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, they couldn’t change her inherently pure and naive nature, coupled with Ronald’s overprotectiveness.
The years she ran away from home and upon their reunion, Ronald could always spot a hint of coldness in her, a change undoubtedly triggered by the Schultz family’s actions.
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Moreover, her time in Portis City with the Larkin family and Yorick had completely eroded her original kindness.
For Ronald, this was a positive development.
“What’s the status of those matters?”
Upon Ronald’s question, Idris respectfully replied, “It’s clear; Jeremy is not involved.”
“Oh?”
“Conversely, the Wright family might be entangled in it.”
A chill flashed in Idris’s eyes as he spoke.
“The Wright family?” Ronald’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Idris nodded, “Yes.”
Ronald’s demeanor turned cold and menacing, “Then keep a closer eye on Fletcher Wright.” “Understood.”
After a pause, Idris looked at Ronald, unable to hold back his curiosity, “And about the Larkin family and Yorick, are you sure we shouldn’t step in to help Ms. Quinn?”
“The Larkin family currently needs Finley and Tegan, which still requires her approval. Let her have her fun for now.” Idris remained silent.
Fun? Hearing Ronald say “let her have her fun”, Idris could clearly sense his indulgence towards Stella.
But then again, before their arrival in
Portis City, none of those people could touch her. Now that they were here, under Ronald’s watchful eye, how could he let anything happen to her?
With this thought, Idris decided it was best to say no more.
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