Ch.442 Chapter 444 - When Love Comes Late

She didnât want to get drunk on such an occasion, so she walked to Matthew and said, âItâs late, Mr.

Clark.

I should head home.

Matthew stood up and picked up his coat.

âIâll drive you back.

Stella was a bit surprised and declined politely, âThank you, but the party isnât over yet, and youâre the guest of honor.

You canât leave your own party.

Seeing Matthewâs displeased expression, she added, âPlus, youâve been drinking, so itâs not safe for you to drive.

Iâll just take a taxi.

âI have a chauffeur,â Matthew reminded.

Still hesitant, Stella was about to decline again when Matthew interjected, âBesides, thereâs something we need to discuss.

All at once, his tone became serious.

She nodded, âIn that case, thank you.

Stella trailed behind Matthew as they exited the room.

Observing their departure, Neville arched an eyebrow and sidled up to Cordell.

He murmured, âI suspect Matthew isnât going to come back.

âI think so too,â Cordell replied, nodding contemplatively.

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Both men exchanged knowing smiles and toasted their glasses.

After leaving the restaurant, Stella stayed close to Matthew, following him from behind.

She covertly stole glances at him, feeling increasingly uneasy.

She meticulously reviewed the dayâs events, finding nothing amiss.

So, what precisely did Matthew intend to discuss with her?

The answer eluded her.

Engrossed in her thoughts, she realized they had already reached the parking lot.

Matthewâs on-call chauffeur had yet to arrive.

Waiting, they stood there in awkward silence.

Stella gave a strained smile and scanned her surroundings.

Across the street was a food market.

Her eyes were instantly drawn to a dessert shop on the opposite side.