When Love Comes Late by PASSION

She had a plan B.

If she couldn’t sway Luka, she had one last trick up her sleeve.

It might make him hate her more, but she had no other choice.

For her own happiness, she had to take a risk.

Debora took a deep breath, fixed her makeup in the mirror, and strutted into the elevator with confidence.

Meanwhile, in the room, everyone was toasting and chatting away, oblivious to the tension brewing between Debora and Luka.

Stella, the only one in the know, discreetly watched them with a wine glass in hand.

She sensed no tension between them, which secretly put her at ease.

Before long, Debora rose from her seat and addressed Luther.

“This is my first film since getting back to work.

Big thanks to Luther for this chance, and to all of you for looking out for me.

I’ve brought some top-notch wine from my family’s vineyard.

Here’s to a great evening!”

Her words drew applause from the others.

father ran a famous winery, so naturally, Luther was eager to taste the wine

filling the glasses

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But Debora declined.

“Sorry, folks.

I’ve got a cold.

popped some medicine, so no

”

moment’s thought before he got to his feet, glass in

to extend my thanks to

in the effort these

movie hinges on every single one

”

glasses as the others joined

for a glass of orange juice, raised her drink in

taken a sip than her phone buzzed—a

banter and the clinking of glasses

moment, she picked

waiting for you

winds down,” came

“Okay,” Stella whispered back.

need anything, just call

the call and slipped her phone away, only to catch the girl beside her offering