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.

the bottle that belong

would

I apologize for the distress this

”

remained calm, his gaze

“It’s not your fault.

the conclusion

that’s your choice to make,

”

leaving Bennett at a loss for

room filled

the fruit

“Please, Mr.

help yourself to some fruit,” she offered

a thank you but refrained

up at Matthew and said,

and I believe a collaboration between our companies would be mutually

”

face remained expressionless,

ne cool and detached.

is on family

prefer we leave business discussions

”

the engagement party, yet the memory of Stella’s near-drowning and the trap he had narrowly escaped made it impossible for

kept his distance, his

ever the astute businessman, opted

resigned sigh, he acknowledged, saying, “Sorry for