When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Matthew’s expression grew somber as he continued to console her.

“You’ve handled everything beautifully.

None of this is your fault, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

Once Bella understands the whole situation, she’ll see you’re not to blame.

”

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of a phone ringing cut through the silence.

It was Stella’s phone.

She picked it up and saw Fernando’s name on the caller ID.

Taking a deep breath, Stella adjusted her emotions and answered the call.

Fernando was on the line to share the results of his investigation regarding Rylie.

“Rylie’s been leading a pretty mundane life lately.

She’s been mostly seen at her office and home, but in the past few days, she’s been frequenting a few luxury stores.

I’ve compiled all the details and sent them over to you.

”

“Okay,” Stella responded coldly, and then ended the call.

and messages

reviewing them, a suspicion

and the delays in the project

Elizabeth’s face flashed before

always resisted her attempts to meet with Bella, and it struck her

these events.

quickly made the connection between all the events, and his expression darkened

right away,” he declared, reaching for his

“Hold on a moment.

his hand, the one clutching the

is untrustworthy, but let me clear up Bella’s misunderstanding about me

”

sending a quick

Rylie received her termination

stormed into the company, demanding

phone displaying the dismissal email on the

to mean? I haven’t done anything

am I being

looked up at her with a detached

no point in

Mr.

Clark made the decision.

you have any objections, you should take them up with

”

contorted with frustration, her

“Even if Mr.