When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2335

Dexter slipped into another dimly lit private dining room at that moment.

There, Sanford was seated opposite his grandfather.

The elder, Declan, presented a picture of austerity, his meticulously styled gray hair narrating tales of the past.

His deep-set eyes, imposing and authoritative, demanded immediate respect.

Stepping closer, Dexter leaned in and whispered cautiously, Mr.

Quimby, Stella has arrived as well.

A shadow flickered across Sanfords face as he murmured softly, Did she cross your path? No, I just had a word with Doreen downstairs, and she brought up Stella, Dexter explained quietly.

After a moments reflection, Sanford directed Youd better leave now.

Its crucial Stella doesnt spot you here.

Acknowledging with a nod, Dexter exited the room with discreet steps.

As the door gently clicked shut, Declan, who had been dining, paused, his utensils resting on the table as surprise flickered through his eyes.

Stella? Is Koris daughter here as well? Sanfords expression remained unreadable, though a slight twitch of his brow betrayed his concern. He faced Declan, his voice steady.

brought you away from Lyllmann so suddenly? Gazing back with a

gleaming with a mischievous

youre not

Youre dodging the issue.

his composure, his

avoiding

Lyllmann, and

with uncertainties

made arrangements for your safe return

on a fox-like cunning, a playful light dancing

teased out

this

his tone sharpening as he responded, My concern isnt what you might do to

worried youll throw my plans into

is critical, and we cannot afford a single

flashed in Declans eyes,

you before

youre not up to the task, Im prepared

be warned, it wont be a scenario you can

tightened, his

I assure you, everything