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 a change

let out a low chuckle, the kind

to take Stella, but freedom isnt free, is it? Theres

his expression as

held a document, which he presented to Matthew with the utmost

the page,

was demanding every

him, Stella felt the ground shift

in her chest, and she clutched Matthews

burned with determination and worry as she

gentle pat on

know what Im doing,

locked eyes with Declan and said, Let Stella and Bella leave

reaction was

keep us safe? Bella quickly intervened, her voice thick with urgency

youre after, take my studio, take all my intellectual

let them go,

reply was

dealing with

of you

nodded at

Stella and