Regret Came Too Late

Selene watched Alice's exaggerated behavior and then glanced at the calm and composed Grace beside her. She muttered, "Are you a devil or something?"

How could Alice come up with such a nasty trick?

Selene and Grace were on the same page, and it was clear that Alice knew what she wanted. Alice had already moved toward Sloan with the knife.

Sloan saw her tears and felt everything was worth it. He even shut his eyes.

"Alice, I know you're doing this because you have no choice. I won't scream because I know you're hurting inside too!"

Alice pressed her lips together, her eyes red from crying. "Sloan, I'm so sorry. I really am."

"You haven't wronged me at all. It's all my choice! Please don't cry! It breaks my heart seeing you cry!"

Alice's eyes flashed with a ruthless glint, and she drove the knife forward. But it didn't hit any vital spots.

Sloan let out a low grunt but managed to hold back from screaming in pain. He didn't want to embarrass himself in front of his crush. As long as he survived tonight, he'd feel like he and Alice had been through a life-or-death trial together. Maybe after that, Alice would leave Yancey for him. He didn't feel any pain at all with that thought in mind. In fact, he felt strangely pleased.

Alice, sobbing, pulled the knife out and looked toward Grace. "Is this enough? You devils!"

Grace pulled a bottle of mineral water from behind her, a faint smile curling her lips as she lowered her voice again. "We're just getting started. This bottle of water is laced with poison, and by the end of the night, only one of you can survive."

She glanced at the two goons, signaling them to grab Alice.

Alice's face was instantly drained of all color, and she struggled desperately. "No, please, I beg you. Please don't do this!"

She had been putting on airs just moments ago, trying to play the part. But now, all that bravado vanished after realizing her life was on the line. She broke down, crying violently and without restraint.

tone cold and cruel. "Ms. Lambert, you brought this on

open the bottle cap and made a motion as if she were going to pour the

screamed at the top of her lungs. "I don't want to die! I don't want to die! I won't drink it. Why

eyes shot open immediately once she said

froze as

was having an effect, Alice's voice became even more desperate. "You can let Sloan drink it! He said he'd do anything for me. I don't want

the bodyguards to

and she collapsed to the floor,

her. "Ms. Lambert, will you

from the ground, snatched the bottle, and rushed

hesitation. "He'll drink it, of

raw panic. She was

like the Alice he knew. The Alice he knew was kind-hearted and wouldn't even step on an

twisted the cap off and held his mouth

the one starting to panic.

eyes. She couldn't be blamed; she just

had

sorry, but I want to

with anger. "Do you

her, and fear shot through her, causing her body to tremble. In a panic,

"Mmph-"

but he was tied to the chair and completely