BuzzNovelChapter 2498 Matthews brow furrowed for a moment before he replied, No.
Stella didnt hesitate to ask another question.
And Lindsay? Did you expect her to be part of this? Natthew shook his head.
I had no idea.
Stellas heart dropped as she listened to his answers.
A wave of worry and fear washed over her, gripping her tightly.
He had chere without any plan, no backup at all.
How could he possibly get out of this in one piece? On top of that, Declans calm, collected demeanor made it clear that he had thought this through, every step of the way.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStella didnt want to die, but the thought of Matthew risking his life to save hers felt even more unbearable.
As the weight of her thoughts pressed on her, tears gathered in her eyes. Her throat tightened, a Lump of emotion she couldnt swallow.
Her mind spun in circles, scrambling for a way to escape the mess they were in.
But no matter how hard she tried, nothing cto her-no plan, no answer.
Matthew noticed her discomfort.
With a gentle hand, he lifted her chin, meeting her gaze with a tenderness she rarely saw from him.
Youve endured so much these past few days, he said quietly.
I promise, I wont let anything happen to you or Bella.
He paused, and then slowly bent down to kiss her.
His lips met hers with gentle certainty.
For once, Stella didnt pull back, and there was no trace of shyness in her.
She closed her eyes and kissed him back with equal intensity as if to say she wasnt afraid.
If this truly was the end, Stella thought, all she wanted was to hold Matthew and kiss him like this, feeling his warmth one last time.
Meanwhile, Sanford hurried to the banquet hall, having just heard that Declan had arrived.
The moment he entered, his eyes fell on Matthew and Stella, locked in a tight embrace, their lips meeting in a kiss full of longing.
It felt like a dagger had pierced his chest, a sharp and sudden pain flooding through him.
Just then, Declans cold voice cut through the silence.
Sanford, take a look.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThis is the woman youve been protecting, even going so far as to plot against your own grandfather for her.
Sanford snapped out of his trance, jolted by Declans words.
He turned slowly, his voice softening, almost pleading. Grandpa, please, stop.
The wealth and power of the Charles family in Lyllmann ann are ngore than enough to see you through the rest of your days. Why are you still chasing after something that isnt yours? Declans face darkened, fury overtaking him.
His eyes narrowed, and he shouted sharply, Sanford, you have no right to lecture mel After this party, I want a full account of everything youve been doing. He shot a cold glare at his secretary and said, Take him away.
But Sanford didnt budge.
He stood firm, refusing to move an inch.
A sneer twisted on Declans lips as he spoke.
I havent told Stella who you are.
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