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

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

stepped forward, his

his hands, he held a document, which he presented

the page, and his jaw

an ownership transfer agreement-Declan was demanding

Stella felt the

and she

burned with determination and worry

on Stellas hand, a silent plea

what

Declan and said, Let Stella and

was

Why would you throw away everything just to keep us

after, take my studio, take all

them go,

was chillingly

with Matthew

you

then nodded

and Bella out