Chapter 2463 Howard sensed Stellas understanding nature, and his demeanor eased slightly.
With a warm smile, he gestured for her to cinside.
Its quite chilly out here; we wouldnt want you catching a cold.
Pamela should be able to piece the invitation back together and get it to you soon.
Stella felt Bellas hand growing colder and knew it was tto head inside.
Lingering in the biting wind just didnt make sense anymore.
Howard gestured politely for Stella and the others to enter the venue, and then quickly turned to the nearby attendant with a firm instruction.
Keep a close watch on Pamela.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEnsure she meticulously reassembles that torn invitation.
We cant afford any slip-ups. Pamela found herself alone, as no one dared to step forward to assist.
Lindsay hovered in the background, her nerves too frayed to either speak up or move closer.
As Sanford made to enter the venue, Lindsays nose twitched at a whiff of something familiar.
She scrunched her brows, trying hard to place the scent, but it slipped through her memory like sand through fingers.
Nearby, Fernando remained in the luxury car, eyes on the unfolding before him.
Confused, he took a few glances at Matthew through the rearview mirror.
Fernando mused over Matthews hesitation at the doorway-torn perhaps between helping Stella or Lindsay. Meanwhile, Matthew, Lost in his own observations, focused on Howard.
He had picked up on a subtle change in Howard after a brief exchange with Sanford.
This raised a question: Sanford was merely a design director; could he have the clout to influence someone as powerful as Howard? Noticing his bosss prolonged silence, Fernando couldnt help but ask, Mr.
Clark, when do we head inside? Matthew seemed not to hear him.
His attention shifted as his phone buzzed.
A message from Neville popped up, revealing that the shooter in Sothrea was caught- and in custody, with the Charles family implicated in the scheme.
A shadow crossed Matthews face as he absorbed the news.
He wasted no time, dialing Nevilles number with a sense of urgency.
Inside the venue, Stella gripped Bellas hand and took the lead, with Sanford and Bennett trailing behind them.
Bennett, still scratching his head over the earlier , leaned in to whisper to Sanford, Do you know Howard Archer? Why does he seem so deferential toward Stella? Sanford gave a slight shake of his head.
Never met him before.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt might have something to do with Bella.
Accepting the explanation, Bennett nodded and let the topic slide m Howard followed a few steps behind Stella, his polite demeanor a mask for his genuine respect toward Sanford. He approached Stella with a courteous smile.
To make up for earlier, weve m arranged VIP seats for you. Theres also a lounge reserved for you upstairs.
Stella appreciated the gesture but declined gracefully.
No thanks, Mr.
Archer.
Were quite content with our original seats.
Upon hearing her refusal, Howard repeated his apologies. The content istomnovelenglish.net! I really am sorry for any trouble caused.
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