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.

need for theatrics or a change of

out a low chuckle, the kind that crawled

but freedom isnt free, is it?

forward, his expression as blank as a

held a document, which he presented

eyes swept over the page, and his jaw

ownership transfer agreement-Declan was demanding every last one of his

felt the ground shift beneath

she clutched

burned with determination and worry as she hissed,

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

what Im doing,

with Declan and said, Let Stella and Bella leave safely, and I1lL sign

reaction was immediate

just to keep us safe? Bella

after, take my studio, take all

them go,

was chillingly

with

you should back

then nodded

Stella and Bella out of