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.

as he observed the exchange, but he managed

whispering crowd away from the scene, striving to reinstate

ship, he approached Declan, keeping his voice

bands queued

leading the opening dance? It might just brighten things up

utter a word, simply nodding slightly to

a surge of

and Matthew, his

for

you honor us by opening the dance floor? Its a chance for our guests in Dorburn to witness the grace of

for the clever, though

for Matthew, saw this

She nodded her consent.

had no reservations,

agreement, Howard exhaled in relief and quickly set about

the soft melody began to weave through the room, Stella and Matthew glided