Regret Came Too Late

Tim couldn't be bothered with the act and turned back to the car.

Grace gripped the handlebar of the rental scooter, standing still as she watched the car drive away.

Inside, Ethan lowered his gaze to the documents in his hands.

Tim scoffed. "I checked into it. She's jealous again over Yancey and Alice. Looks like he's finally going to call off the engagement. Serves her right."

Ethan's fingers on the document froze for a moment after hearing this.

The last time Yancey had talked about breaking off the engagement, Grace had refused. Yancey had joked that if she jumped off a bridge, he'd reconsider it.

Right after he said those words, Grace jumped off the bridge into the river without hesitation. Although she was hospitalized for a month, her stunt kept her engaged.

And now Yancey wanted to break it off again...

Who knew what kind of stunt she would pull this time?

Grace wobbled her way back to her rental unit, frowning at the hundred-thousand- dollar debt hanging over her head because of the short trip. Lately, it felt like she was the epitome of misfortune.

Just then, her phone rang. It was a call from Joanne.

"Grace, aren't you short on cash? Want to come to Velvet Eclipse tonight?" she asked.

Eclipse was the most popular nightclub in Druville, also known as a money pit for youngsters from rich families. The tips

really make money

I have something to do. I'd rather give this chance to you than someone else. If you come over tonight, you can have this

30 thousand dollars?

instantly tempted. She quickly asked for the address and took a

over.

her face was one that people

faces of every club member and staff to

appeared, the guards looked at her

caused plenty of drama here before, most notably when she slapped Yancey multiple times for getting

angry, she quickly apologized, switching attitudes so

a warning. "Ms. Lambert,

raised an eyebrow, confused by his

and found Joanne in the employee locker

drinks, make sure you hand them the expensive ones. The pricier they are, the higher your commission. Once your pay comes through, I'll transfer it to you. I have to head

changed into the uniform. The uniform hugged her figure tightly as they were designed

and now

her eyes

the last room down the