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.

his

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

voice was

clung to

“I didn’t lose.

dead, and I’ve

wouldn’t call that a

echoed down the hallway, a distorted sound that drew disapproving frowns from

a residual disgust for

she whispered, “He’s

”

her hand, his

him out

”

the ward when Matthew’s

at the caller

the phone to his ear, he said with evident

reply was quiet

“Your grandmother has collapsed.

”

somber voice issued a simple command over the

“Come home immediately!”

his face

noticing his distress, pressed for