Regret Came Too Late

Given his personality, Yancey should've called off the engagement with Grace

right then and there, but he didn't. Instead, he tried calling Chester. When Chester didn't pick up, Yancey sent someone to track him down.

The night before, Ethan's kick had knocked Chester out so fast that he never even saw who hit him. He figured it was just some random do-gooder.

When he woke up in the hospital, fuming, he ordered Grace's photos to be doctored. The end result was filthy, disgusting images that would make anyone sick just by looking at them. Looking at these, he curled his lips.

Since Grace wanted to act all innocent with him while being a slut, Chester wanted everyone to think he had slept with her. He was about to post the photos online when the door to the ward swung open and Yancey walked in.

"Did you take photos of Grace last night when you were with her?" Yancey asked.

Chester didn't actually know who Grace was. Even though gossip about her chasing after Yancey had made the rounds in high society, Chester and Yancey moved in different circles.

"So what if I did? Isn't she just after money? I took these photos last night, Mr. Henderson. I can have her keep you company tonight if you like it."

There had never been anything between Yancey and Grace except for a few hugs. Ever since Alice showed up five years ago, his heart had belonged to her.

But the moment he saw Grace naked in Chester's arms in those photos, a wave of rage crashed over him. How shameless could she be?

voice cold. "Name your price for deleting these photos. And

He had done business with Henderson Group once before, but his latest proposal had

this time. I'll delete these photos right now if you agree. Otherwise, everyone

of him despised how cheap Grace was, throwing herself at a guy like Chester; another part burned

Group had already locked in a deal with a different partner, and Chester's proposal had been scrapped ages ago. Changing course now would make things a mess, and Ethan

worth starting a fight with Ethan. That was what Yancey told himself, but he couldn't look

indifference had only made him want her more. Why not sleep with him if she had no problem sleeping

the phone tightened before he scoffed and set it

treating Grace pretty well, so if you're looking to use those photos as leverage, you might

want me to talk to Ethan? Are you trying to get

someone run out of Druville-or worse, they might not live

million dollars. If you land it, you'll move up at least

part

out, he added, "If Ethan gets involved, it'll be because of me. So, don't stress about those photos setting him off. He doesn't get worked up over

eased with his reassurance. Grace was just a woman, and a man like Ethan wouldn't get worked