Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 217

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.

she was surprised that Selene knew the name. Judging by her tone, she seemed to be one of the VIP

heading there anyway, it worked

of Selene's car, she could smell her

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

well these past few days and was already feeling drowsy. But then she heard Selene ask, "Do you know the boss who runs

She had lost her memory, so she knew nothing. Selene glanced at her and curled her

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

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

"No one knows his

they waited, Selene casually pulled out a cigarette, thinking about taking a drag. However, she thought better of it due to Grace's

criminal network. You know how sensitive our country is to certain topics, especially during the years when many citizens were lured

an informant to report back. This man was the one chosen, but on the condition that he'd only go if he

was a little girl who once saved his life. She was several years younger than

He believed it and treated the girl as if she were his own sister. But

let him. Their

furrowed. "Did he come

raised a brow. "The girl died. Someone leaked the news to him. Afraid he might go

identity

criminal

it out among themselves. He was only 16

clenched her jaw. "And

took over the

brought his casino operations

betrayed him back

to breathe

how powerful

dirt he has on

swirling around The Obsidian. I mean, conquering an entire underground sector at 16? That sounds a little far-fetched, doesn't

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