Regret Came Too Late

Grace had no choice. She quickly found the villa's housekeeper, who was

watering plants in the courtyard, gave her a few quick instructions, then rushed home in a hurry.

On the way, she sent several messages to Ed, but she didn't receive a single reply.

He usually replied in seconds.

Even at home, she felt restless. She wanted to head out to the large casino to try her luck.

But the moment she stepped out, she ran straight into Selene.

Today, Selene was particularly dressed up. Her long, wavy hair flowed freely, and

a figure-hugging black dress showed off her curves to perfection.

Grace's eyes brightened slightly. She pressed the elevator button, and the two descended together to the parking lot.

"Ms. Jensen, are you off to a date?" Grace asked.

Selene casually flipped her burgundy hair. "I'm going somewhere for a bit of fun. Would you like to join me?"

"Where to?"

"The Obsidian."

That was the casino Grace had visited last time. She remembered hearing the gamblers mention its name-The Obsidian.

It was a place that covered an entire mountain in opulence and splendor, yet it was named The Obsidian.

name. Judging by her tone, she seemed to be one of the VIP players

it worked out perfectly. They could

passenger seat of Selene's car,

mainstream fragrance. Grace couldn't quite identify the scent, but it was seductive—like a sugar

past few days and was already feeling drowsy. But then

immediately perked up. She had lost her memory, so she knew nothing. Selene glanced

that The Obsidian is fully under his control. The lowest level is for bleeding ordinary gamblers dry. Deeper in, people

are elite hackers, top enforcers, and it covers every gray industry imaginable. Many powerful families have tried negotiating with this mysterious boss, but

up. "No

thinking about taking a drag. However, she thought better

criminal network. You know how sensitive our country is

This man was the one chosen, but on the condition that he'd only

once saved his life. She was several years younger than he was. But in such a

sick little girl to impersonate her. He believed it and treated the girl as if she were his own sister. But just

but the higher-ups wouldn't let him. Their operation was at a critical

furrowed. "Did he

leaked the news to him.

identity

criminal

among themselves. He was only 16 at

clenched her jaw.

won. He took

he brought his casino operations back to

betrayed him

dare to

at how powerful The Obsidian

what dirt he has on people? Everyone's afraid of losing their cushy

this as hearsay. These are just rumors swirling around The Obsidian. I mean, conquering an entire underground sector