Ch.2074 Chapter 2079 - When Love Comes Late

A sharp glint appeared in his eyes as he continued, âAnd Iâve heard you were funded by Bennettâs uncle.

Is that correct?â

Sanford tactfully placed the crux of his response to the final question, speaking little of his dealings with Sanz Group.

âMy mentor believed in my knack for design,â he shared, reflecting on the past.

âHe dedicated himself to honing my skills.

Then he asked Matthew, âWhy are you so interested in my past?â

In a tone tinged with caution, Matthew confessed, âI simply wish to shield my wife from bad men.

I find it prudent to clarify such matters beforehand.

His remarks, though blunt, seemed to wash over Sanford, who merely smiled, unbothered by the underlying implications.

Both men offered smiles, but their expressions masked more profound sentiments.

Stella quickly interjected, hoping to smooth over the tension, âMr.

Quimby, please, pay no mind.

My husband means well; heâs just being protective.

Sanford responded with a gracious shake of his head.

âItâs quite alright.

I completely understand Mr.

Clarkâs concerns.

If I were in his shoes, with a wife as charming as you, Iâd be wary of the company she keeps too.

Hearing this, Stella gave an awkward smile.

The evening continued, and though the atmosphere was strained, Stellaâs efforts prevented any further decline in civility.

After they said their goodbyes to Sanford, the weight of the evening seemed to lift.

As they headed home, Stella couldnât help but address Matthewâs unusual demeanor.

âWhy were you so off tonight?â

Matthew was typically not one to stir trouble, yet his animosity toward Sanford was palpable.

He didnât offer her a straightforward reply but instead cautioned, âTry to Limit your interactions with Sanford moving forward.

âWhy?â Stella pressed, remembering her encounters with Sanford.

âI donât see anything objectionable about him.

Perhaps youâre just overthinking things, right?â

Matthew replied with measured logic, âThe ties between me and KlassicLuxe have always been confidential.

Those within my company circle are trusted allies, and a leak is impossible.

If Sanford has unearthed such details, he was not merely someone in need of financial aid for his studies.

Stella pondered this explanation.

âHe seems to have a good relationship with Bennett.

Maybe Bennett helped him? If Bennett knows something, he will definitely tell him.

Matthew said, âRemember, within KlassicLuxe, Iâm known as Tobin.

Even Bennett shouldnât be privy to my real identity.

This revelation made Stella pause, the pieces beginning to align ominously.

No one should have known about Matthewâs connection to KlassicLuxe unless they had deliberately dug for that information.

Reflecting on the gravity of the situation, she nodded earnestly.

âIâll be more vigilant.

Curious still about one aspect, she inquired, âThen the advice he gave me about starting my brandâ¦ Did it seem off?â