When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1841

Meanwhile, upon hearing of Rylie’s arrest, Elizabeth also noted a shift in online sentiment.

Public opinion now overwhelmingly supported Stella, with some even speculating that someone might be attempting to frame her.

In a fit of rage, Elizabeth swept everything off the table, the items crashing to the floor.

Muttering under her breath, she scorned, “Rylie, such a worthless woman.

I paid her handsomely for one simple task, and yet she messed it up.

”

She leaned heavily on the table, her eyes boring into the wood.

As she reflected on her efforts, it dawned on her that they hadn’t even scratched Stella; rather, they inadvertently boosted her popularity.

This realization inflamed her anger further.

To make matters worse, being ridiculed by Matthew in Prosperity Group only deepened her bitterness.

Determined not to concede, Elizabeth refused to accept defeat.

“I have to tarnish Stella’s reputation,” she muttered firmly, pondering her next move.

However, before she could hatch a new plan, her phone rang.

It was Kristian.

With impatience simmering, Elizabeth was about to speak when Kristian’s frantic voice cut through.

“Something’s gone wrong!”

His alarmed tone made her frown, and she queried sharply, “Now what?”

Kristian, too agitated for pleasantries, responded gravely, “Someone’s looking into Haley.

”

Elizabeth furrowed her brow and said, “It’s been a long time.

Haley’s long gone.

Who’s going to look into this woman now?”

Kristian shared her bewilderment.

“I’m not sure.

What’s our next move?”

Her expression darkened as she snapped, “How can you even ask me that? This mess is your doing.

You were the one who insisted we involve her.

And now, even in death, she’s causing us problems.

”

After venting her frustration, Elizabeth’s tone turned icy.

“Sort this out quickly.

If they unearth

anything about us, I won’t let you off the hook.

”

Kristian tried to soothe the situation.

“It might not be as bad as you think.

I was always careful around Haley.

They shouldn’t have anything on us.

”

Elizabeth clenched her teeth, muttering, “They better not.

”

Silence fell between them for a moment before Kristian speculated, “Could Matthew have someone on it?”

“Matthew?” she echoed.

Kristian elaborated, “Yes, it was all very hush-hush.

Without my connections, I wouldn’t have even known.

Matthew’s the only one capable of that.

”

Recalling how Rylie was apprehended the moment she acted, Elizabeth realized she must have been marked beforehand.

The thought sent a shiver down her spine, and she warned Kristian sternly, “Keep a low profile for now.

Don’t make any moves.

”

“When did you start being so cautious? Or is it fear that Matthew will hold you accountable for your actions?” Kristian remarked with a sneer.

“The timing couldn’t be more perfect.

Shouldn’t we seize the moment to push forward? We should handle Stella first, and then have Bella return to Dorburn.

You women always hesitate.

”