When Love Comes Late

Stella, unwilling to divulge specifics, responded curtly, “Nothing.

I was merely curious.

”

Noticing her hesitation, Sanford refrained from pressing further and inquired gently, “Would you like a stylist to assist with your makeup?”

Stella politely declined, stating, “It’s not a big deal.

I can handle it myself.

See you tonight.

”

“Very well.

I’ll pick you up later.

”

With that, Sanford stood and departed.

Glancing at her watch, Stella contacted the makeup team.

She didn’t need to leverage her status as Mrs.

Clark; her connections with Bella and other prominent figures in the design world sufficed.

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Library

A simple phone call ensured that a top-tier makeup team would prepare her.

At precisely eight o’clock, Sanford arrived at the studio to collect her.

As Stella emerged and descended the stairs, she exuded elegance.

Draped in a lilac dress, the soft purple fishtail skirt trailed gracefully behind her, reminiscent of a mermaid rising from the ocean’s depths.

The silk fabric accentuated her curves perfectly, and her long hair cascaded casually over her chest, enhancing the smoothness and delicacy of her complexion.

Sanford momentarily lost focus as he beheld her.

The hem of her dress danced with her fluid movements, tugging at his heartstrings.

“Let’s go,” Stella said, flashing a bright smile.

It was only then that Sanford regained his composure, collected himself, and opened the door for her with a gentlemanly gesture.

The party took place in a castle owned by Prosperity Group.

When Stella, Linked arm-in-arm with Sanford, entered the grand hall, they immediately attracted attention, and whispers rippled through the crowd.

“Isn’t she Mr.

Clark’s wife? It’s been a while since we’ve seen her.

She looks even more stunning now.

”

“But why isn’t she accompanied by Mr.

Clark?”

“Did you notice? Mr.

Clark arrived separately, pushing a woman in a wheelchair.

”

“The man with Stella is quite striking too.

He carries an imposing presence, almost on par with Mr.

Clark.

Who could he be?”

“Mr.

and Mrs.

Clark are truly exceptional.

In all my years in Seamarsh, they remain the most remarkable couple I’ve encountered.

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“Have they divorced? Oddly, they appear separately and with different companions.

”

“That can’t be true! Don’t jump to conclusions.

”