Regret Came Too Late

"I slept pretty well, Mr. Henderson. I'm really sorry about what happened

yesterday. I panicked after hearing what the partners said and didn't pay attention to the alcohol content," Grace said, her expression apologetic.

"To make up for it, I'd like to get involved in developing the theme park. I'll do everything I can to persuade the director to move out. Please let me take this on," she insisted.

Ethan took a sip of his coffee and said indifferently, "Don't do that again next time."

Grace suddenly recalled how, last night, he had turned his head and said, "Don't do that."

Damn! She was such an animal!

"I'm really sorry. I'll head to the hospital right away and try to solve the issue for you, Mr. Henderson.

"Also, I noticed you have dark circles under your eyes. Did you not sleep well last night? I can continue to act as a sleeping aid tonight."

Ethan paused as if considering the idea but then hesitated.

Grace quickly raised her hand in a solemn vow. "I swear to Mr. Henderson, I have absolutely no such intentions. If I do, then..."

He interrupted before she could finish the vow. "Don't say it."

Her throat felt like it was being squeezed, and she quickly shut her mouth. "So, should I head to the site now?" she asked.

Ethan hummed his response.

Before she could leave, the door suddenly swung open, and Yancey walked in without knocking.

coming on

more time preparing for the wedding instead

tone was urgent as

took a deep breath, ready to shake off his hand, but

my uncle. Your lips weren't swollen from

she slapped him across the face after she processed

Ethan's office. As if losing all sense of reason, he threw

cheek. She put everything into it, and her palm stung

was trembling with anger, and her breath came in sharp, quick

had already embarrassed herself enough in front of Ethan last night. His clear rejection had been written all over

running his mouth, making

as if

he asked in

deep breath and forced a smile. "Shouldn't you be preparing for your

on leave

wast few

days."

lip, and his eyes reddened instantly. He also knew that he had acted

turned to look at Ethan, who was quietly handling documents on his desk, seemingly unaffected by anything that had

Yancey gritted his teeth.

claimed last night that only those who aren't loved were the

so angry he could have cursed, but he was absolutely terrified of

flushed as he said hoarsely, "I have something important to tell you, Grace. This is really

in hearing him. Every time

nonsense.