When Love Comes Late

“Bitch! How dare you hit me?” Robin glared at Stella in disgust and commanded his men, “Turn on the camera and call Jack in.

Let’s wrap this up quickly.

”

After spitting vehemently, he stormed out of the room.

Stella was flung onto the sofa, struggling to get back on her feet.

The alcohol overwhelmed her senses fiercely.

She clung to her last shred of clarity, attempting to call Miley for help.

But there was no cell signal.

Feeling desperate, her eyes caught sight of glass shards on the floor.

Without overthinking, she grabbed a piece and clenched it in her hand.

Just then, the door opened again.

Jack entered, trembling.

Upon seeing Stella, a wave of guilt washed over him.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

He said, “I’m sorry… I didn’t want to… But I can’t afford to offend the Wheeler and Clark families… I’m truly sorry.

”

As he inched closer, Stella’s hand bled from the glass shard.

The sharp pain snapped her back to a semblance of alertness.

She looked up defiantly at Jack and screamed, “Don’t come any closer! Fuck off! Fuck off!”

Though he wasn’t particularly close to Lindsay, the allure of potential profit made their partnership worthwhile.

If Lindsay succeeded in marrying into the prestigious Clark family, their fame and fortune would inevitably spill over to him.

Furthermore, the events of today could serve as leverage for future blackmail if necessary.

The situation was replete with benefits and devoid of risks.

His smile vanishing, Robin turned to his associate guarding the door.

“Stay here,” he instructed.

“Pass me the USB drive once they’re finished.

”

The man responded with obsequious eagerness.

“Rest assured, Mr.

Wheeler.

I’ll see it done.

”

With a nod of satisfaction, Robin departed.

No sooner had he left than Sanford, flanked by his entourage, appeared in the corridor.

His face stern, Sanford issued a command to his men.

“Find Room 606.

”

Their reply was loud and unified, echoing down the hallway.

The guard at the door, heart pounding, hoped desperately to remain unseen.

Suddenly, a scream of pain shattered the tense silence from inside the room.

Sanford’s expression grew icy.

He seized the door guard with one hand, tossed him aside, and forcefully kicked the door open.

Inside the dimly lit room, a scene of disarray unfolded.