When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2423

Sanford said nothing, simply pushing a document across the table toward Stella and motioning for her to examine its contents.

Take a look at this, and youll understand, he said.

Stellas eyes scanned the document, uncovering a grim picture: Doreens father, a chronic gambler prone to violence, had racked up millions in debt, mysteriously cleared in recent days.

At the same time, her mother had been desperately seeking employment across town.

After digesting the contents, Stella looked up, her brow furrowed.

Are you implying Doreens involved? Sanford gave a grim nod.

Shes your assistant, Stella.

If anyone had the access and opportunity to do something shady, its her.

Stella immediately defended Doreen.

Thats absurd.

She wasnt even near me when everything went down, and I havent seen anything suspicious about her.

You cant accuse her just because her familys situation improved suddenly. Sanford sighed deeply.

isnt about baseless

handed me this report after

now, Doreen seems Like the likeliest

you trust her, but until we uncover the truth, you need to

remained quiet, torn between her trust in

reasoning made sense, her heart resisted the idea of

a heavy heart, she

street corner, Sanford hesitated before

into her eyes, he spoke

Stella, dont worry.

Well uncover the truth.

stay vigilant and take care of yourself in the

reassurance, though kind, felt like a refrain she had grown tired

offered little solace in her storm of

a

Thanks, Sanford.

Ill be careful.

weary expression, Sanford felt a twinge of

moment, he hesitated

your father? Her brows furrowed

My father? Not really.

lowered his gaze, his tone tinged