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.

conclusion of their project loomed, and Stella hoped for

pondered her concerns

and he resumed driving, he reassured her, “Focus entirely on the project and

attention to anything related to the clothing

”

words, Stella relaxed and then

for Benny, and though I’ve considered

”

“Emery has considerable knowledge

capable enough to be the market manager

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

”

continued as

Bella

widened in surprise at

what brings you

Stella

health supplements on the table

face etched with worry, she said, “You mentioned

came

”

curved into a

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