When Love Comes Late by PASSION

She paused briefly, then dialed Elizabeth’s number.

Elizabeth’s voice held a hint of amusement.

“Did you finish the task I assigned you?”

The casual tone grated on Devyn’s nerves.

She bit her lip, determination firm.

“No, I’m calling to say I’m backing out.

Even without copying Stella’s idea, I know I can outshine her on my own.

”

““Qutshine her?” Elizabeth laughed incredulously.

“And how exactly do you plan to do that? Miss Padilla, are you getting ahead of yourself?”

Elizabeth’s words sliced through Devyn’s confidence like a sharp blade.

“You think you can top Stella with your skills? That’s just a fantasy,” she scoffed.

Devyn’s face drained of color as Elizabeth’s words hit her.

at a

hint of

this call like it never

excuses mean

are all

You have three days.

and your brothers

It’s your call.

”

respond, but the call

and she sank to the

sanctuary amidst the sea of people

body quivering uncontrollably, tears brimming in her

was everyone

her side, his expression flickering with concern as he witnessed the

something

stepped into the house, Stella promptly emerged to greet him, Casually flinging his suit jacket onto the sofa, Matthew instinctively encircled her with

to show up, huh? Did you miss

his chest playfully and quipped, “Not even a

final tweaks

”