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.

observed the exchange, but he managed to

away from the scene, striving to reinstate some semblance

steadying the ship, he approached Declan, keeping

the bands

the opening dance?

utter a word, simply nodding slightly

observed Declans approving nod, a surge of relief swept

toward Stella and Matthew,

apologize for the

us by opening the dance floor? Its a chance for our guests in Dorburn

on the back for the clever, though slightly makeshift, rationale

brimming with questions for Matthew, saw this as

She nodded her consent.

had no reservations,

quickly set about putting the rest of the event

to weave through the room, Stella and Matthew glided onto the dance floor, their movements a flawless echo of