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.

this would happen, I never would have argued with her. Our last memory of each other

into an even heavier silence. The officers, unsure how

sank onto a bed beside still-unconscious Liam, his mind heavy with worry over Grace's uncertain fate. The weight of it all had drained the usual spark

miss the chance to act concerned,

her, Carmen sighed and took her hand. "Alice, we're so

smiled faintly, keeping it subtle. "Mom, we're family. It's the least I can do."

eyes scanned the room, and when he saw the people around him,

welled up, but she quickly patted his head, her voice calm. "You need to rest,

stared at her, confusion and fear flooding him. "What do you mean? Alice, stop messing with me. What happened to

her mouth to hold back her tears, but a faint

but as he looked at Quentin, he saw the same unsettling expression.

amid the haze of his rescue, he told someone to find Grace, but who

pressed a hand to his throbbing head, straining to recall the memory, but it remained out of

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

the company entirely in Alice's hands. As

acting CEO, gaining full authority over all major projects. While sitting in the CEO's chair, she looked out at the towering building across the city, a sense

had once reported that from the top of Henderson Group tower, the entire view was a landscape