When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1941

Joann got angry at once.

She could not accept that someone Like Stella acted arrogantly in front of her.

She took out her bank card and handed it to the shop assistant.

“I’ll pay for this set of jewelry.

”

She then looked at Stella disdainfully and added arrogantly, “I can afford this cheap jewelry.

I pity you, so I’ll give this to you as charity.

”

When the shop assistant noticed the tense atmosphere between Stella and Joann, she was at a loss, not knowing what to do.

Stella noticed this, so she smiled and said to Joann, “Miss, since you’re so generous, I’ll take it.

Thank you.

”

She then nodded at the shop assistant, motioning her to accept Joann’s card.

Joann didn’t expect Stella to be so calm.

It seemed she had fallen into Stella’s trap.

At the thought of this, the expression on Joann’s face changed.

She quickly calmed herself down and sneered, “I really think you are pathetic.

The Clark family probably hasn’t told you that you are not the first choice for Matthew’s wife.

”

Stella’s expression slightly changed upon hearing this.

And when Joann saw this, she was pleased.

She mocked, “Judging from your expression, it seems you really know nothing.

”

Stella asked with a frown, “What exactly do you want to say?”

Joann looked at Stella complacently and said, “Since you want to know, I will tell you.

I am a kind person, after all.

The ideal wife Matthew’s grandmother chose for him was Lindsay.

If Lindsay didn’t get angry at Matthew and went abroad a few years ago, you wouldn’t have a chance.

”

Stella’s brows furrowed even tighter.

She was sure she had never met this woman before.

But when she mentioned Lindsay’s name so intimately, Stella assumed this woman knew Lindsay personally.

Now Stella knew why this woman was hostile to her.

This realization made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Her marriage with Matthew was arranged by their grandfathers.

And at that time, Matthew was repulsive to her.

While Stella was lost in thought, the shop assistant suddenly returned to them.

She looked at Joann and said hesitantly, “Miss, I’m sorry.

Your card has insufficient balance.

”

Joann’s expression twisted in disbelief.

“That’s impossible! There must be something wrong with your machine.

Try again,” she demanded, her voice edged with desperation.

The shop assistant, clearly uncomfortable, complied and ran the card again, only to receive the same result.

She glanced apologetically at Joann and then at Stella.

Stella composed herself and realized how absurd she had been to doubt Matthew based on a stranger’s words.

As the shop assistant tried to explain the situation to Joann, Stella couldn’t help but smile at her.

Joann could sense Stella’s mocking smile, and she clenched her fists angrily.

“I have at least three million on this card.

It’s impossible that I can’t afford this!”

The shop assistant remained silent for a moment, visibly uncomfortable.

Finally, she spoke with a mix of sympathy and helplessness.

“I’m sorry, miss.

This set of jewelry is custom-made by the designer with high-quality Akoya pearls.

Its total price is twenty million.

”