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.

past Matthew and Stella, Kristian, summoning his last reserves of

reacted instantly, yanking Kristian’s hand away from Stella’s and stepping protectively

voice was low

ominous as he clung to

“I didn’t lose.

die are dead, and I’ve had

wouldn’t call

the hallway, a distorted sound that drew disapproving frowns from

disgust for the man whose

whispered, “He’s lost it

”

her hand, his voice gentle but

him out

”

just leaving the ward when

at

he said with evident worry, “Grandpa? What’s going

was quiet and

“Your grandmother has collapsed.

”

a simple command

“Come home immediately!”

up, his

noticing his distress,