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.

no need for theatrics or a change of

chuckle, the kind that

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

his expression as blank as a clean

he held a document, which he presented to Matthew

swept over the page, and

was demanding every last

the

chest, and she clutched Matthews arm as

determination and worry as she hissed, Matthew, dont

offered a gentle pat on Stellas hand, a

know what Im doing,

Stella and Bella leave safely, and I1lL

was immediate

throw away everything just to keep us safe? Bella quickly intervened, her voice thick with urgency

its money youre after, take

them

was

with Matthew

you

then nodded

and Bella out