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 formed

Rylie and the delays in the project seemed too well orchestrated

face flashed

to meet with Bella, and it struck her that Elizabeth

these events.

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

away,” he declared, reaching

“Hold on a moment.

Stella caught his hand, the

agree that Rylie is untrustworthy, but let me clear

”

paused, sending a quick message to

day, Rylie received her termination

the company, demanding answers from

dismissal email on the desk, she raised her

mean? I

am I being

looked up at her with a detached

no point in asking

Mr.

Clark made the decision.

you should take them up

”

contorted with frustration,

“Even if Mr.