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 of

out a low chuckle, the kind

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

secretary stepped forward, his expression as blank

hands, he held a document, which

the page,

was demanding every last one of his Prosperity Group

felt the ground shift

in her chest, and she clutched Matthews arm as if anchoring

and worry as she hissed,

Matthew offered a gentle pat on

what Im

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

reaction was immediate and

mind? Why would you throw away everything just to keep us safe? Bella quickly intervened, her voice thick with

if its money youre after, take my

them go,

reply was chillingly

with

of you should

nodded

Stella and