Regret Came Too Late

The police quickly arrived at Liam's ward, but unfortunately, they brought bad news.

"The individuals we're dealing with are all fugitives, each with at least three murders to their name. We're not sure why they targeted Ms. Lambert. There's no previous connection between her and them. It could be a contract killing," the officer explained.

While the officers were still speaking, Alice unexpectedly spoke up. "Maybe Grace just offended someone without realizing it. She's always been pretty harsh with others."

When she felt everyone's gaze on her, she quickly fell silent as tears slipped down her cheeks.

Carmen added, "Grace was never kind to anyone. Even the maids at the Lambert residence couldn't stand her attitude. Alice is right. She probably upset someone without even realizing it."

The officers exchanged glances, then sighed. "We're still investigating. The suspects fled quickly and crossed into Vendaria. We don't have jurisdiction there, so unless they return on their own, there's not much we can do at the moment."

Yancey's voice cracked with panic. "What about Grace?"

The officers paused for a moment. "These criminals are ruthless and highly skilled at covering their tracks. We'll keep searching, but several other victims' bodies are still missing. We advise that you prepare for the worst."

Quentin staggered at the news, nearly collapsing. Alice hurried to steady him, her voice quivering with emotion. "Don't worry, Dad. They only want us to prepare for the worst. Maybe Grace will be lucky and make it through, right?"

While saying this, she struggled to hide her smile, quickly looking away from everyone.

Quentin's face went ashen, as though he had aged years in an instant. His lips trembled several times before he managed to speak.

criminals? If I'd known this would happen, I never would have argued with her. Our last memory of each other is

an even heavier silence. The officers, unsure how to offer comfort, made a few more

sank onto a bed beside still-unconscious Liam, his mind heavy with worry over Grace's uncertain

to act concerned,

her hand. "Alice, we're so lucky to

smiled faintly, keeping it subtle. "Mom, we're family. It's the least I can do." Two hours later, Liam finally woke up,

when he saw the people around him, his hand reached

head, her voice calm. "You need to

fear flooding him. "What do you mean? Alice, stop messing with me. What

a faint smile

as he looked at Quentin, he saw the same unsettling expression. His vision blurred, and everything

Grace? He vaguely recalled that amid the haze of

He pressed a hand to his throbbing head, straining to recall the memory, but it

She brought Liam carefully prepared nutritious meals each day, but he had no appetite.

leaving the company entirely in Alice's hands. As she walked through the office, all the

chair, she looked out at the towering building across

to Henderson Group, and Ethan was undeniably a brilliant strategist. The media had once reported that