When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2020

Kristian never anticipated that after years of maneuvering through the cutthroat business world, he would be outsmarted and undone by someone he considered a junior.

As Kristian’s tirade concluded, his laughter turned manic, tears pooling in the corners of his eyes-an unsettling blend of hysteria and despair.

Once the laughter subsided and a semblance of calm returned to Kristian, Matthew spoke with calculated calmness.

“I didn’t need to do much.

You concealed your identity well.

Despite my efforts, I found nothing.

But you grew too impatient,” he stated flatly.

Locking eyes with Kristian, whose gaze burned with undiluted hatred, Matthew delivered the final blow.

“Your mistake was using your private plane.

That hastened your downfall.

”

By the time Matthew finished, the police were already wheeling a handcuffed Kristian away.

He made no attempt to resist; resignation had set in, knowing any struggle was futile.

they moved past Matthew and Stella, Kristian, summoning his last reserves of strength, reached out

away from Stella’s and stepping protectively in front of

was low

as he clung to

“I didn’t lose.

who should die are dead, and I’ve had my moments

call

hallway, a distorted

away, Stella felt a residual disgust

“He’s lost

”

clasped her hand, his voice gentle but

put him out

”

were just leaving the ward when Matthew’s phone

glanced at

to his ear, he said

reply was

“Your grandmother has collapsed.

”

somber voice issued a simple command

“Come home immediately!”

up, his face

his distress,