When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2497

Meanwhile, Stella and Matthew remained stoic, their gazes locked on Declan.

The suddenness of Declans actions had caught them off guard, leaving them scrambling mentally for what might come next.

With a few decisive words from Declan, Lindsays melodrama quickly became a sideshow.

The crowds interest shifted, now seeing her as nothing more than a misfortunate soul whod poked the bear one too many times.

Anyone who knew the Charles family understood that crossing them often spelled doom.

Declan turned his penetrating gaze to Howard.

His commanding voice left no room for backtalk.

This is your party, isnt it? Shake a leg and get things moving. We cant have folks milling about aimlessly.

he managed to

the scene, striving to reinstate some semblance

steadying the ship, he approached Declan, keeping

the bands

Matthew leading the opening dance? It

utter a word, simply nodding slightly to signal his

observed Declans approving nod, a

and Matthew, his expression etched

deeply apologize for

by opening the dance floor? Its a chance for our guests in Dorburn to witness the grace of Seamarshs finesta cultural exchange,

on the back for the clever, though slightly

for Matthew, saw this as

She nodded her consent.

no

Howard exhaled in relief and quickly set about putting the rest of the

the first notes of the soft melody began to weave through the room, Stella and Matthew glided onto the dance floor, their movements a flawless echo of each