Ch.186 Chapter 186 - When Love Comes Late

âWhy didnât you clarify our relationship earlier?â

Her question hung in the air.

Matthew Looked up, his gaze meeting hers, his tone composed.

âNo need for idle chatter when money can sort it out.

Stella was left speechless.

After mulling over it for a moment, she realized he had a point.

Her aim in explaining to the waitress was simply to retrieve the photo.

Buying it outright seemed much simpler.

Her boss had an undeniable knack for handling things.

Secretly, Stella couldnât help but admire Matthew, erasing any lingering doubts.

With her head down, she ate her meal without a care.

But Matthew didnât eat.

He looked at Stella tenderly.

After dinner, Stella excused herself, claiming she needed to visit the restroom.

She gracefully rose from her chair and left the table.

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Stella made her way to the front desk.

âTable 58.

Iâm all set to settle the bill.

âWait a minute.

â After a brief look at the computer, the cashierâs lips curled into a knowing smile.

âItâs been paid.

Your boyfriend already took care of it.

A rush of warmth surged through Stellaâs cheeks, painting them a rosy hue.

She managed a hurried thank you before retracing her steps back to their table.

She dejectedly returned to her seat and looked at Mathew with chagrin.

âMr.

Clark, why did you pay the bill? Didnât we say that it was my treat?â

Mathew stood and faced her with nonchalant confidence.

âI paid it first.

The money for checkout will be deducted from your bonus this month.

Stella was at a loss for words.

When her boss said his piece, she had no option but to go along with it.

The pair strolled to the restaurantâs exit.

Just as they reached the door, Matthew was on the verge of asking whether Stella would Like a lift in his car.