BuzzNovelChapter 2502 Fernando, go with them, he instructed, his voice steady.
Understood, Mr.
Clark, Fernando responded.
This was a part of the pre-laid plan they had concocted before storming the castle.
Fernando tried to coax Stella away, adding a bit of blunt honesty to sway her.
Mrs.
Clark, con.
Sticking around here just makes things harder for Mr.
Clark.
The words struck Stella sharply, yet she remembered her earlier conversation with Matthew.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtReluctantly, she knew it was tto step back. Stellas fingers slipped from Matthews as she reluctantly agreed, Fine, Ill go with Fernando.
But Matthew, Ill wait for you.
Remember what you promised.
Matthew offered a small nod, his eyes a mix of determination and a silent vow that spoke Louder than words.
As Fernando and Bella escorted Stella away, a single tear threatened to escape her resolve, but she held it back, her face a mask of forced composure.
Bella squeezed Stellas hand, trying to weave scomfort through their intertwined fingers as they settled into Fernandos car.
The vehicle rolled off, carrying them through the castles gates into the enveloping darkness of the night-thick, Like ink spilled across the horizon.
Sitting in the quiet hum of the car, Stella rested her hand on her stomach, a silent prayer for Matthews safe return mingling with her breaths.
Meanwhile, back in the stark grandeur of the banquet hall, Matthew faced Declan and his legion of guardsalone, yet undaunted.
Declans voice broke the tense silence.
Ive done as promised and sent them away safely.
Now, Matthew, its your turn.
Sign the agreement, he said, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth.
He leaned in, adding, And just so you know, I dont really care about Prosperity Group.
Once Stella recalls the treasure maps location, Ill hand it right back.
But until then, youre coming with us to Lyllmann.
Matthews response was ice cold.
Im not signing anything.
The pieces fell into place for Matthew; Declans true motives were clear now.
Before this confrontation, Sanford had secretly allied with Matthew, originally to confront Howard.
Now, with Declan as their new adversary, the strategy remained unchanged.
Declans face twisted into a scowl at Matthews defiance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWith a flick of his wrist, the guards lifted their weapons, aiming squarely at Matthew.
Yet, Matthews expression remained stost, his gaze unwavering Deplans frustration boiled over as he bellowed.
Do you grasp the gravity of your situation, Matthew? At ?At my command, your life ends! But Matthew stood firm, his voice steady. Declan, you value that map far more than my life.
You wont kill me-not yet.
The air thickened with tension, the standoff a palpable force between them, each man locked in a battle of wills and wits. After a while, it dawned on Declan that killing Matthew was off the table.
Resigned, he muttered, Alright, I wont kill you.
But locking you up for life? That I can do.
He smirked, his voice dripping with malice.
Without you, the Prosperity Group will crumble.
Without you, Stellas heart will break.
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