BuzzNovelChapter 2497 Meanwhile, Stella and Matthew remained stoic, their gazes locked on Declan.
The suddenness of Declans actions had caught them off guard, leaving them scrambling mentally for what might cnext.
With a few decisive words from Declan, Lindsays melo quickly beca sideshow.
The crowds interest shifted, now seeing her as nothing more than a misfortunate soul whod poked the bear one too many times.
Anyone who knew the Charles family understood that crossing them often spelled doom.
Declan turned his penetrating gaze to Howard.
His commanding voice left no room for backtalk.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThis is your party, isnt it? Shake a leg and get things moving. We cant have folks milling about aimlessly.
Howards heart sank as he observed the exchange, but he managed to muster what Little poise he had left.
He began shepherding the whispering crowd away from the scene, striving to reinstate ssemblance of normalcy.
After steadying the ship, he approached Declan, keeping his voice hushed.
Sir, the bands queued up.
How about we kick off with Stella and Matthew leading the opening dance? It might just brighten things up a bit.
Declan didnt utter a word, simply nodding slightly to signal his approval.
As Howard observed Declans approving nod, a surge of relief swept through him.
He spun toward Stella and Matthew, his expression etched with regret.
I deeply apologize for the earlier disruption.
Would you honor us by opening the dance floor? Its a chance for our guests in Dorburn to witness the grace of Seamarshs finesta cultural exchange, if you will.
Internally, Howard gave himself a pat on the back for the clever, though slightly makeshift, rationale hed just spun.
Stella, brimming with questions for Matthew, saw this as the perfect moment.
She nodded her consent.
Matthew had no reservations, either.
With their agreement, Howard exhaled in relief and quickly set about putting the rest of the event in order.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs the first notes of the soft melody began to weave through the room, Stella and Matthew glided onto the dance floor, their movements a flawless echo of each other.
While they danced, Stella kept a watchful eye on the hall, Declanm hadnt budged, his gaze fixed on them with intense scrutiny.
Wary of Declans sharp eyes possibly reading their lips, Stella tilted her om head slightly closer to Matthew, allowing for a more private conversation amidst the public spectacle. Stellas main worry was Matthews health.
Her voice was gentle when she asked, Are you sure youre okay? Matthew gave a small nod and said, Im fine. Stella could tell immediately that he wasnt being honest.
She knew him too well to believe that answer.
Though she knew getting the truth from him would be hard, she didnt back down.
She pressed on, determined not to let it go.
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