When Love Comes Late by PASSION

His arrogant demeanor elicited a laugh from Elizabeth.

“Fool, do you really think you’re the smartest in the world?”

Elizabeth retorted sharply, her voice icy.

“I sometimes wonder if you’re just clueless.

Getting rid of Stella won’t be as easy as you think.

Do you honestly believe Matthew won’t protect her? He’s already wary of us.

Any move we make now, and he’ll catch us in the act.

Didn’t you consider that?”

Elizabeth’s harsh words left Kristian speechless, subdued into a prolonged silence.

“And if Stella was so simple to handle, why would we be exerting all this effort? You’re such a simpleton.

If you’re so eager to meet your end, go ahead, but leave me out of it,” she continued relentlessly.

Subdued, Kristian muttered, “Are you really okay with giving up just like that?”

Elizabeth scoffed, “Stella’s done harboring any delusions about Bella after the paternity test.

There’s no need for us to risk exposure now.

We’ll find our moment.

urging Bella to

Stop overestimating yourself.

”

could intervene, Bella had already arranged to meet

at

by Bella’s unexpected visit, a mix of surprise and nervous delight

not her biological mother, Stella cherished their

softly, “What brings

hint of

some unfounded rumors cloud my judgment

truly sorry about

”

a swift wave

“Don’t worry about it.

been more cautious, especially with such

too

The oversight was mine.

”

face lit

relieved to hear

”

leaned in slightly, locking eyes with Stella, and continued, “There’s actually another reason I wanted

made up my mind about

want you to

Are you still interested?”

studio?” Stella echoed