When Love Comes Late
Chapter 2008

That place was notorious.

Corporate spies infiltrating Prosperity Group had been secretly detained there.

After their interrogations, they emerged psychologically shattered.

Even prison seemed a more palatable option than Basement No.

7.

It had been out of use for years.

Yet, Matthew was sending Elizabeth there now.

His seriousness was unmistakable.

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“Just do as I said,” Matthew repeated, his tone brooking no argument.

Neville nodded seriously.

“Understood.

”

Ending the call, Matthew stepped out.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth was in her car, eyes glued to her phone.

Earlier, news of Stella and Bella’s accident had been all over the media.

But then, it vanished overnight.

Clearly, someone had pulled strings.

Despite the cover-up, it was big news involving Stella, so curiosity lingered.

People continued sharing the story covertly.

A blurry photo surfaced of Matthew participating in a seaside rescue operation.

Despite its lack of clarity, Matth

ew’s suited figure was unmistakable among the rescue crew.

Elizabeth scrolled through the news, already plotting her next moves after inheriting Bella’s assets.

She couldn’t suppress a smile.

Just then, the car lurched violently.

Thrown forward by the sudden motion, her mood soured instantly.

With a scowl, Elizabeth berated the driver, “Can you even drive properly?”

The driver was startled.

Before he could respond, the car was hit again from behind.

This time, Elizabeth felt certain it was deliberate.

She unbuckled her seatbelt, ready to confront whoever was behind this.

But abruptly, several cars swerved past her, one halting directly in front, blocking any escape.

Elizabeth was momentarily paralyzed with shock.

A door swung open from the blocking car, and a tall, imposing figure emerged, a hammer in hand.

Without a word, he approached Elizabeth’s window, raising the hammer high.

The hammer’s impact shattered the window with a jarring sound.

Elizabeth screamed, hands flying to her ears.