Regret Came Too Late

Grace didn't even look up from her phone.

Yancey snatched her phone right out of her hand, his chest rising and falling angrily. "Who are you so wrapped up talking to? I'm standing right here asking you a question. Are you blind or deaf? Someone was practically all over me!"

A flicker of annoyance crossed Grace's face. She held out her hand. "Give me my phone."

Her indifference only made Yancey feel worse, like he was the one running after her now. But he knew it had always been Grace chasing him. So, why did it feel so different this time?

Panic flared in his chest, but he brushed it off. Grace used to be so crazy about him that she was willing to throw herself into a river for his sake. Feelings like that didn't just disappear overnight. She was just playing hard to get.

Yancey smirked and held her phone just out of her reach. "I got to hand it to you, Grace. This new approach is solid. Who put you up to this? Because you've definitely gotten my attention."

Grace felt like she was going to be sick. How could he be this full of himself? She snatched her phone back.

A few women nearby watched the scene unfold, growing even more convinced that Grace had only gotten the job through connections.

The woman who had just been throwing herself at Yancey scoffed. "I don't even get just how is she better than me."

to her because her family's loaded, and she's known Mr. Henderson since they were kids. That's why she keeps getting everything handed to her. Otherwise, she'd never stand a chance. Now that Mr. Henderson meets all sorts of women, it's no surprise he's

In the hallway, she ran right into Chester Reeves, a manager

caught Chester's attention the minute she stepped into the private room earlier, and he'd been hanging around

who just walked in wearing jeans and a white top?

Chester's type all too well. He went after beautiful women but tossed them aside once he got what he wanted. A sharp

Yeah, she's new. And she's broke. Just wave some cash in front of her and she'll do whatever you want. I'll call her

excitement. The thought of Grace's long, slender legs sent a rush

the restrooms at the far end. Tell her to meet me

stepped back into the private room and tapped her knuckles on Grace's table. "Two of the Farm Support Project leads are outside. They've got a few questions for you. Head to the third room on the right when you step

out. She had to pass the restrooms before getting

of alcohol-lurched forward and grabbed her by the arms, yanking her into a tight

all night. Come on, give me a kiss.

the forehead

his face twisting with

fistful of Grace's hair, slamming her head against the