When Love Comes Late

Ignoring the jibe, Matthew proceeded down the hall.

“Where are you headed?” Neville inquired, tagging along.

Upon reaching the elevator, Neville pressed the button for Matthew.

“To Miley’s office, Matthew answered tersely.

“I’m delivering some things to Stella.

”

The mention of Miley’s name piqued Neville’s interest.

“Mind if I join you?” he proposed, grinning.

In Miley’s office, a middle-aged man lounged in her chair, legs casually crossed atop her desk.

He was Healy Diaz, her landlord.

Resting his hands on his belly, Healy grinned.

“Miss Cullen, your company’s rent is due in a week.

Planning to renew?”

Miley bristled at his insolence but held her tongue, given his position as the landlord.

“Yes, I’ll be transferring the funds to your account in a few days.

Would you mind leaving now?”

Healy lowered his feet and retorted, “Ah, but the rent isn’t the same as last year.

You’ll need to add another million.

”

“What? Unbelievable!” Miley exclaimed, eyes widening in disbelief.

“Are you insane? A million-dollar rent increase for this year?”

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“If you can’t afford it, you could always vacate.

Or…” Healy smirked lasciviously, fixing his gaze on her.

“You could let me borrow some of your models for entertainment.

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Miley’s face flushed with anger.

She hadn’t anticipated that the seemingly amiable man would harbor such a crude side.

“How dare you! If you harass my employees, I’ll have you behind bars!”

Incensed, Miley flushed a deep red.

“You’re in over your head,” Healy snarled.

“Are you aware that you’ve stirred up significant trouble? Now, you’d best heed my words.

If you can’t settle a year’s worth of rent today, you need to vacate this place immediately.

”

Miley pieced it together instantly.