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 low chuckle, the kind that

but freedom isnt free, is it? Theres

stepped forward, his expression as blank as a

which he presented to Matthew with the utmost

over the page, and

an ownership transfer agreement-Declan was demanding every last one

felt the ground shift beneath

chest, and she clutched Matthews arm

eyes burned with determination and worry

offered a gentle pat on

know what Im doing,

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

reaction was immediate

would you throw away everything just to keep us safe? Bella quickly intervened, her

its money youre after, take my studio, take all my intellectual

let them

reply was chillingly

with Matthew

you

then nodded at

Stella and Bella out of