Chapter 628
When Love Comes Late
Maintaining her poise, Stella stated, âThe final lot in tonightâs auction is a work of art.
Secure it for me, and Iâll be your date for the evening.
â
Greg squinted at Stella.
He had planned to win her over, but she was asking for a steep exchange.
If it were some ordinary jewelry, he would agree.
The last item was a high-profile piece and would certainly command a hefty price.
Though he might be a womanizer, he was no fool.
Irritated, Greg scoffed, âLetâs find out if youâre really worth that much.
â
As he spoke, he advanced and pulled Stella closer to his side, firmly gripping her wrist.
Closing the distance, he grabbed Stellaâs wrist and leaned in, saying, âYouâre certainly beautiful, but if you expect me to splurge on you, there should be some kind of quid pro quo, shouldnât there?â
His eyes focused intently on her lips, making his intentions patently obvious.
Unperturbed, Stella cautioned, âThis is a Redman event.
A scandal involving you harassing women wouldnât fare well for you in Seamarsh, would it?â
âIs that a threat?â Gregâs voice had a threatening edge, but his eyes revealed a trace of regret.
After all, his recent bad press had already drawn his fatherâs ire.
Primarily, he was at the event to repair his damaged reputation.
Another scandal was the last thing he needed.
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Just as Greg prepared to release her, a stern male voice echoed from behind them.
âLet go of her.
â
Greg spun around, his face creased with a frown upon seeing the man.
Dressed in a tailored three-piece suit and adorned with elegant silver cufflinks, Matthew exuded an air of grace and distinction.
âLeave.
â His voice, low yet authoritative, brimmed with displeasure.
Greg was about to release Stellaâs wrist but now tightened his grip upon hearing that.
âWhatâs your relation to her? On what authority can you tell me to leave?â
Matthewâs gaze was icy and stern.
âPerhaps you should ask Ezekiel if heâs willing to jeopardize a twenty-million-dollar deal.
â
His words dripped with cold indifference, his tone utterly emotionless.