When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2079

A sharp glint appeared in his eyes as he continued, “And I’ve heard you were funded by Bennett’s uncle.

Is that correct?”

Sanford tactfully placed the crux of his response to the final question, speaking little of his dealings with Sanz Group.

“My mentor believed in my knack for design,” he shared, reflecting on the past.

“He dedicated himself to honing my skills.

”

Then he asked Matthew, “Why are you so interested in my past?”

In a tone tinged with caution, Matthew confessed, “I simply wish to shield my wife from bad men.

I find it prudent to clarify such matters beforehand.

”

His remarks, though blunt, seemed to wash over Sanford, who merely smiled, unbothered by the underlying implications.

Both men offered smiles, but their expressions masked more profound sentiments.

Stella quickly interjected, hoping to smooth over the tension, “Mr.

please, pay

well;

”

gracious shake of

“It’s quite alright.

I completely understand Mr.

Clark’s concerns.

in his shoes, with a wife as charming as you, I’d

”

this, Stella gave

evening continued, and though the atmosphere was strained, Stella’s

goodbyes to Sanford, the weight of the evening seemed

headed home, Stella couldn’t help but address Matthew’s unusual

were you

one to stir trouble, yet

instead cautioned, “Try to Limit your interactions with Sanford

”

Stella pressed, remembering her encounters with

anything objectionable about

just

replied with measured logic, “The ties between me and KlassicLuxe have

trusted allies, and

unearthed such details, he was not merely someone in

”