When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2501

Declan, catching wind of their hushed exchange, erupted into lLaughtera harsh, biting sound that sliced through the clamor of the banquet hall like a whip crack.

Well, well.

Are we strategizing over who gets to meet their maker first? Relax, I have no plans to turn this castle into a graveyardat least, not tonight.

Matthews brow furrowed deeply, his piercing gaze locking onto Declan.

Dont you think its time to drop the charade? Why drag us all here? Whats the endgame? A sly smile danced on Declans lips.

His eyes narrowed just enough to hint at mischief.

Matthew, weve barely had a proper heart-to-heart.

Youre the young CEO of Prosperity Group, crowned so young.

Surely, a man of your caliber has secrets worth learning.

Perhaps its time you gave meand my grandson, Sanforda lesson or two.

The boys going to need to fend for himself one day.

Matthews voice turned icy, sharp as a blade. If youve got something to say, spit it out.

for theatrics or

out a low chuckle, the kind that crawled under your

Stella, but freedom isnt free, is it? Theres

stepped forward, his expression as blank as a

hands, he held a document, which he presented to Matthew with

swept over the page, and his jaw

was an ownership transfer agreement-Declan was demanding every last one

him, Stella felt the ground

chest, and she clutched Matthews arm

and worry

not! Matthew offered a gentle pat on Stellas hand, a silent

know what Im

Declan and said, Let Stella and

reaction was immediate and

everything just to keep us safe? Bella quickly intervened,

take

let them go,

was

dealing with

you should back

then nodded

get Stella and