Regret Came Too Late

"Not at all. I just felt like complimenting you."

Grace gave a shy smile as she scratched her cheek. That was when she realized the car was already heading toward her apartment complex.

When it stopped, she stepped out and bent slightly to knock on the window politely. "Well, I'm heading in. Thanks for the ride."

"Okay."

She turned and walked into the building but couldn't resist glancing back. Ethan's car was still parked there.

As soon as she reached her floor, she ran into Selene.

Selene was the kind of woman who turned heads wherever she went. She was confident and striking. That night, she looked like she had just gotten home too. Her wine-red curls framed her pale skin perfectly, and her whole vibe screamed domineering.

Though they lived on the same floor, Grace didn't know her well. But Selene was the first to speak.

"I noticed a sketchy car circling the block earlier. I think it's parked right below your unit."

Grace's heart sank. That had to be Sloan.

"Thanks," she said quickly.

Selene's hair was styled in soft, voluminous waves, now dyed a rich burgundy that brought out the brightness in her complexion.

against her doorframe with her arms folded, her eyes sharp as she studied Grace. Then, she asked casually, "So, that audio recording online is

"Huh?"

heard what the

a step closer, clearly

the Lambert family made a statement. They said you faked the

smile. No wonder. Aside from Quentin, she had

smirk. "I think that car outside is here for you. I'm in

instantly magnetic-the kind of older-sister energy that made younger guys swoon. And oddly enough, Grace didn't feel any distance between them even though they barely knew each

planet, who, for once, had cracked a joke.

felt strange-how someone so unfamiliar could feel so easy to be around. They reached the parking lot, and Grace eyed the car lurking

Sloan's ride? I'm guessing it's

He brought two goons with him. I've actually hired those guys before. They'll do anything for

weird glance. She was hiring thugs like

I run into a really difficult client, I just have people rough them up a little, and they usually

Dswoop in to play

ven

cop, and they're so touched they sign the