When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 1967

he next morning dawned clear and crisp as Bennett made his way to Prosper Bay, his visage marked by a weighty sense of guilt.

Addressing Stella, he said, “The investigation has borne fruit.

I’m here to furnish you both with a thorough briefing.

”

He Locked eyes with Stella, his voice heavy with regret.

“I’m deeply sorry, Mrs.

Clark.

Unfortunately, the surveillance footage from the swimming pool has been compromised.

On the day of the engagement, we had many temporary staff members, which makes it hard to determine who was near the pool.

”

Stella’s expression grew thoughtful.

“It seems whoever did this planned very carefully,” she noted.

Bennett nodded, feeling the weight of the situation.

“And the medicine bottle?” Stella asked.

Bennett’s face darkened.

fingerprints on the bottle that

thought she would

to end our engagement, and I apologize for

”

remained calm, his

“It’s not your fault.

only need the conclusion of the

the marriage, that’s your choice to make, not mine

”

leaving Bennett at a loss

filled

Bennett’s discomfort, Stella intervened, pushing the fruit platter across the coffee table

“Please, Mr.

some fruit,” she offered

muttered a thank you but refrained

moment of contemplation, he looked up at Matthew and said, “Actually, there’s another matter I wished to

the pipeline, and I believe a

”

remained expressionless,

ne cool and detached.

is on family

we leave business

”

at the engagement party, yet the memory of Stella’s near-drowning

kept his distance, his

had drawn, Bennett, ever the astute businessman,

acknowledged, saying, “Sorry for