Regret Came Too Late

The man who spoke seemed to be very refined. It was very different from how

cold Ethan was and how intimidating Julian seemed. He seemed to have an air of careless arrogance that came from privilege and status. It was a dangerous line to toe-the smallest slip-up and he could become a fool like Yancey.

But this man seemed to have a firm grip on himself.

Grace had no choice but to respond even though she had no idea who he was. She merely shot him an awkward smile.

The man looked to be around six feet and one inch tall. He quickly walked over and bent slightly toward her. "Grace, what are you doing at a place like this? Is it because of Yancey again?"

Simon had just returned to Druville that night, so he was still jet-lagged. He had one hand casually tucked into his pocket and looked very laid back.

Grace took two steps back. "And you are?"

Simon raised an eyebrow as the amusement in his eyes turned cold. "What are you playing at this time?"

He had just spoken when Ethan called out, "Simon."

was when Grace realized he

the elites. Three years ago, he ran away after his family forcibly arranged a marriage for him and skipped his own wedding. However,

that Simon was back in Druville, he was probably about to meet his

hated his marriage partner. He had been

her expression before she

side. He scoffed and crossed his arms.

the first time someone said that to

she do

"You used to hold your head so high when you were around us like a complete fool. You're not trying to avoid us anymore?

if she had misheard the vaguely suggestive way he

glanced at Ethan, but he was looking toward the bar. He looked

Grace and asked, "Ethan, is the person you're waiting for here? Should

wheelchair, Ethan seemed almost