NovelEnglishChapter 2416 Sanford was caught off guard, utterly unprepared for Declans directness about his emotions.
However, though caught off guard, he masked his emotions and replied, Im only concerned this could derail my plans.
He tried to dismiss the accusation, but Declans skeptical expression showed he wasnt convinced.
Declan leaned back and said, Since you arrived in Seamarsh, all Ive seen is you prioritizing Stella over the mission.
His words carried a hint of reproach.
Sanford remained quiet, suppressing his thoughts, determined not to let Declan discern his feelings.
Declan continued, With Stella in this condition, you should use this opportunity to your advantage.
Stop wasting tquestioning me.
The process doesnt matter-only the outcome.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFrom this exchange, Sanford concluded that Declan had no hand in Stellas predicament.
Yet, he also recognized that his impatience had betrayed more than he intended. 1 Frustration simmered within him.
He knew he needed to be more guarded especially with someone as shrewd as Declan.
As Sanford wrestled with his thoughts, Declan stood, placed a firm hand on his shoulder, and remarked coldly, Sanford, remember your objective.
Stella is only alive because shes useful.
Anyone without value wont stay that way for Long.
His voice was chillingly final.
Sanford felt a jolt of shock at the harshness of Declans words.
As Declan began to leave, Sanford called after him.
Does the map even exist? I studied under Stellas father for years and never saw him meet anyone significant.
He died when Stella was still a child-how could she know anything? Maybe weve been chasing shadows all along. Declans temper flared.
Snatching a plate from the table, he hurled it at Sanford.
Sanford didnt dodge, and the plate hit his chest.
If you fail to uncover anything, dont think I wont deal with Stella myself! Declan snapped, his voice icy.
His glare was as sharp as a blade.
Sanford left the tense meeting, his face dark with thought.
Walking to his car, he tried to unravel the mystery of who had targeted Stella.
The more he considered it, the more tangled the situation seemed.
Settling into the drivers seat, he leaned back, eyes narrowing in concentration.
After sdeliberation, he decided to enlist Dexters help.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDialing Dexters number, Sanford spoke with firm resolve.
Dexter, somethings happened to Stella. I need you to digintip M immediately. After ending the call, Sanford was visibly torn.
His thoughts swirled, intensifying into a throbbing headache.
The sting in his chest seemed trivial as his concern for Stella took center e stage. The incident had sent shockwaves through Stellas circles.
Kyra, Byron, Waldo, Lucia, Bella, and Alissa hurried over, over, their faces etched е with worly. Seeing their profound concern, Stella was touched yet felt a pang of guilt.
Lucia, spotting Matthew, wasted no time.
Matthew, youve beca stranger since your memory loss.
Stellas trouble partly lies on your shoulders.
Matthew remained silent, absorbing Lucias sharp words without a word.
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