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

thought she would stoop to such

to end our engagement, and I apologize for the distress

”

remained calm,

“It’s not your fault.

the conclusion of

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

”

was cold, leaving Bennett at a

room filled

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

“Please, Mr.

to some fruit,”

thank you but refrained from

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

pipeline, and I believe a collaboration between our companies

”

remained

ne cool and detached.

my focus is on

leave business discussions for another

”

knew Bennett wasn’t to blame for the events at the engagement party, yet the memory of Stella’s near-drowning and the

distance, his

clear boundary Matthew had drawn, Bennett, ever the astute businessman, opted not to push the

acknowledged, saying, “Sorry