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.

and Stella, Kristian, summoning his last reserves of strength, reached out and grabbed

from Stella’s

voice was low

he clung to his delusions of

“I didn’t lose.

die are dead, and I’ve had my moments with

call

the hallway, a distorted sound that drew disapproving frowns from

been taken away, Stella felt a residual disgust for the man whose manic laughter seemed to echo

she whispered, “He’s lost

”

his voice

out

”

leaving the ward

at the caller

to his ear, he said with evident worry, “Grandpa?

was

“Your grandmother has collapsed.

”

somber voice issued a simple command

“Come home immediately!”

up, his face

his distress,