Chapter 50
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Yorick wrapped his hand around hers in a comforting gesture. “Don’t worry, I’ll get you out of this hospital.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, Orion’s working on it. Once everything’s sorted, I’ll have you discharged. You’ll see the sunrise and sunset every day then.” A flicker of hope sparked in Ursula’s eyes at his words. She gripped Yorick’s wrist tightly, “Is that true?”
“Yes.”
In that moment, Yorick’s mind wandered back to Wave Residence over at Mist Bay. That place, he was determined to acquire it.
…
After leaving the hospital, Yorick tasked Orion once more to look into acquiring Mist Bay, regardless of the price.
Orion, hearing it was the same task, couldn’t help but feel frustrated.
“The owner’s made it clear. It’s not for sale or lease.”
Yorick stated, “Even it costs double or triple the market price, that won’t be a problem.”
Orion was taken aback by his words. That place was worth tens of millions, and the double or triple price would be… “What are you waiting for?”
Interrupted by Yorick’s words, Orion came to the reality, nodding, “Got it. I’ll go tomorrow.”
It was late now; the owner wouldn’t be there if he paid another visit.
***
Meanwhile, Stella took a shower after dinner, now sketching designs on the chaise lounge in her room.
There was a knock on the door.
Without looking up, she uttered, “Come in.”
Ronald entered with a glass of warm milk. Seeing Stella drawing something, he walked up to her, and placed the milk on a small table beside her. Ronald leaned over and took a glance.
“What’s this?”
Stella replied, “Designs for the studio. I’m just finalizing some main parts.”
Ronald plucked the pencil from her hand, “It’s too late. Drink your milk and head to bed.”
With an attempt of working a bit longer, Stella reached for her pencil, only to be stopped by Ronald’s firm grip.
The man’s hot skin was like the source of electricity sending shiver to her body, making her coil instinctively.
But the man’s forceful grip made it impossible to break free. Especially when locking eyes with his, Stella felt her heart skipped a beat. “Ronald!”
“Do you need me to tuck you in?” Ronald asked.
“No, that’s…not necessary.”
Stella started stammering.
What was he talking about?
She was already a grown woman. How could she still need that?
Gazing at her flicking gaze as well as flushed face, Ronald felt his heart lurched uncontrollably.
“I’m going to take you back to Ferrowland in a few days. Mom misses you.”
Hearing they’d go back to Ferrowland, Stella nodded, “Okay.”
Ronald loosened the grip, turned and left.
While Stella was still there, her heart pounding.
She took a glance at the milk Ronald brought to her; it was still warm.
Until then, she recalled since being in Portis City these years, she hadn’t had milk at night. Even those habits back at Ferrowland had been forgotten amidst the hustle of life. Her heart tingled with emotions at it. Her phone buzzed.
Stella took a glance at the number; thinking it was another unknown call, she didn’t pick it up. To her, those calls were likely from Yorick or someone from the Larkin family.
However, she just rejected it and the caller persistently called back.
In the end, she picked it up, “Hello.”
“Stella, you wench.”
Sirena’s growl came from the other end, showing obviously Jeremy had taught her some lesson. Stella, not one to be bullied, snapped back with equal venom, “What’s your problem? Idiot!”
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