Chapter 1957
When Love Comes Late
She looked up at him and blinked her beautiful eyes a few times.
Bennett frowned and broke free from her grip.
âWait here for a moment.
I have something urgent to talk to Matthew about Stella.
â
As soon as Joann heard Stellaâs name, the jealousy in her heart was reignited.
She was even more unwilling to let him go.
She lied casually, âStella sent a message to Lindsay just now, asking her to look for Matthew.
Lindsay is with him now.
Besides, itâs our engagement party.
Why do you have to worry about the matters of the Clark family? Even if something happens to Stella, Matthew will definitely handle it well.
â
Bennett looked in the direction where Matthew stood.
Indeed, Lindsay was with him.
He didnât doubt Joannâs words anymore.
When Joann noticed this, she held his arm again and said, âDonât worry about them anymore.
Our engagement party is about to begin.
The guests are all waiting for us.
â
Bennett thought for a while.
Then, he nodded and said, âOkay.
â
He didnât insist on going to Matthew.
But he said to her, âPlease donât forget to tell Lindsay that Stella has choked on water and is resting in the lounge behind the banquet hall now.
Please ask Matthew to go there quickly.
â
Joann nodded repeatedly.
âOkay, Iâll let them know.
â
Since Bennett didnât suspect her, a glimmer of joy flashed through her eyes.
Judging from the current situation, Lindsay would soon succeed.
Stella would no longer spoil their good plans.
Meanwhile, Lindsay picked up a glass of wine from a waiterâs tray and handed it to Matthew.
Without thinking much, he accepted the glass and took a sip.
His eyes scanned the surroundings.
When he didnât see Stella, he frowned slightly, feeling a little worried.
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Lindsay looked at the wine glass in Matthewâs hand.
Her eyes darkened.
She made eye contact with the waiter and instantly returned to normal as if nothing had happened.
She deliberately looked at the people dancing on the dance floor enviously, turned to Matthew, and said sweetly, âMatthew, I just came back from abroad, and I donât have many friends here except for Joann.
If Stella doesnât like to dance, can you dance with me instead?â
After saying this, she looked at Matthew expectantly.
Matthew didnât say anything.
He took out his phone and called Stella.
But to his dismay, she didnât answer.
His frown deepened.
He put down the glass and was about to leave.
Success was within Lindsayâs reach.
So, how could she let Matthew leave?
She quickly grabbed his arm and pretended to be concerned.
âMatthew, you donât look well.
Is something wrong with you? Is there any way I can help?â
Lindsay felt Matthewâs body temperature, and she couldnât help feelin