When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Stella knew Emery referred to Elizabeth and didn’t dwell on the comment.

She was unfamiliar with Emery and couldn’t figure out her intentions.

Nonetheless, she acknowledged her thoughtfulness, responding, “I see.

Thanks for letting me know.

”

About to walk away, Stella was halted by Emery’s voice once more, cautioning, “You’d better be careful.

”

Puzzled, Stella turned back, meeting Emery’s inscrutable gaze.

“What do you mean by that?”

Emery, leaving without a response, merely waved her hand and departed.

Her cryptic comment lingered in Stella’s mind, puzzling her even as she joined Matthew in the car.

Matthew, noticing her preoccupied look, gently inquired at a red light, “What’s on your mind? Is it work-related?”

Stella, snapping out of her reverie, relayed Emery’s warning to him.

“Emery and I barely know each other, yet she warned me to be cautious around Elizabeth.

What could she mean by that? Elizabeth only arrived at the company today, and nothing significant has occurred yet.

”

Her discomfort was evident.

their project loomed, and

pondered her

light turned green and he resumed driving, he reassured her, “Focus entirely on

anything related to

”

Stella relaxed and then brought

She used to work for Benny, and though I’ve considered letting her go, she hasn’t done anything to warrant

”

has considerable knowledge of the Dorburn

to be the market

she remains loyal to the company, there’s no need to

”

as they approached

the doorbell chimed, Bella

eyes widened in surprise at the

what brings

ushered Stella and

supplements on the table and settled in next

with worry, she said, “You mentioned you

concerned and came right over

”

into a reassuring

an old

and remembering some weird things