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.

the exchange, but he

from the scene, striving to

steadying the ship, he approached Declan, keeping

the bands queued

with Stella and Matthew leading the

a word, simply

nod, a surge of

Matthew, his expression etched

for the earlier

floor? Its a chance for our guests in Dorburn to witness the grace of Seamarshs finesta

Howard gave himself a pat on the back for the

for Matthew, saw this as the

She nodded her consent.

had no

in relief and quickly set about

first notes of the soft melody began to weave through the room, Stella and