Chapter 1303
When Love Comes Late
Eyebrows raised, Elizabeth didnât divulge her true intentions.
Instead, she posed a question.
âDo you hate Stella? Or perhaps do you want her back?â
Leoâs gaze sharpened.
âWhat are you suggesting?â he asked cautiously.
Elizabeth remained elusive.
âI may have a way to get you back with Stella.
â
Leo squinted, studying her intently.
Despite his confusion, he was sure of her purpose: Stellaâs destruction.
But now, Stella was Matthewâs wife, and Leo had witnessed his power firsthand.
He wouldnât enter an unprepared battle.
âWhy help me?â he asked, his voice guarded Elizabethâs reply was casual, her fingers idly playing with her nails.
âI have my agenda.
This isnât altruism.
We share a goal.
â
Collaboration offers more perspectives, wouldnât you agree? You wouldnât prefer to stay stagnant in Seamarsh, would you?â
Leo paused, his lips pressed in a thoughtful line.
This woman had clearly investigated him.
She wasnât someone to trifle with, especially considering Matthewâs involvement.
A newfound determination flickered in his eyes.
He bowed his head slightly.
âIâm at your service, Miss Wallace.
â
Miley had just finished work, and it was nine in the evening.
âs BunnyBookery
Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updatesâ¦
She gathered her things and headed for her car.
No sooner had she stepped out of the show than a group of men encircled her.
Her hand tightened around her handbag, a desperate thought of escape flashing in her mind.
But the leader, quick to notice, moved closer.
Panic surged through Miley as a hand pressed against her shoulder, and two men ushered her into a nearby alley.
âWhat are you doing?â she demanded, struggling against their grip to no avail.
The men formed a tight circle around her, blocking any chance of escape.
The leader, with a sinister grin, rested his hand on her side.
âHi, beauty.
â
Miley turned away, pushing his hand aside.
âWho are you?â she asked, her voice laced with fear.
âLetâs hang out together.
Then weâll get acquainted,â the man teased, his cohorts erupting in laughter.
Disgust welled up in Miley, but she knew she was outmatched.