Regret Came Too Late

Grace noticed the staff on the top floor staring at her and Yancey. She was so angry that it made her skin crawl.

Yancey kicked open the CEO's office door. Upon seeing the composed figure of Ethan seated in his chair, he sneered and slammed the door shut behind him, cutting off the prying eyes from outside.

He released Grace's wrist roughly. "Say it, tell me, your boyfriend isn't Uncle Ethan. Who were you with last night, huh? Who made you feel so good?"

Grace bit her lip in frustration, her face turning red with embarrassment. Yancey had a knack for making her feel like a fool in front of Ethan.

Ethan, still engrossed in his documents, didn't bother acknowledging the argument between them.

Yancey, frustrated with Ethan's indifference, stormed over and snatched the papers from his hands. "Uncle Ethan, was it you who was with Grace last night?"

Grace felt a wave of discomfort as she watched his provocative stance. She couldn't shake the feeling that Ethan might, in an instant, pull out a gun and deal with Yancey like he had with Levi-swift and cold.

Though Yancey was reckless, he wasn't worth dying over.

Grace quickly yanked Yancey toward her, positioning herself between him and Ethan. She pleaded, "Mr. Ethan, I'm sorry. I couldn't stop him."

Ethan looked at the scene in front of him. His pen stilled in his hand as he observed the protective gesture, noticing the slight wariness in her eyes.

He didn't look at her again, simply moved the documents back with a detached air.

"Has your boyfriend ever seen you protect another man like this?" he asked.

Grace, who had been so confident just moments ago, instantly felt guilty under his gaze.

Ethan continued, signing the papers with calm deliberation. "This man, after all, is your former fiancé."

weakened further. But before she could react, Yancey, sensing an opportunity, spoke up with a

you, Uncle Ethan, and then she'll suffer for it. That's why she's so desperate to stop me. Seems like her boyfriend isn't you after all, huh? I thought you were some big

Yancey was now

random guy she met outside? That was even easier for him

him some money-three million dollars should do-and have him disappear, leaving Grace to himself. Then he'd seize the opportunity to reclaim his spot,

it, the more optimistic

Ethan with a certain smugness, almost as if seeing him in

go. I've got new evidence

hand off. "I'm

what does your boyfriend look like? Why won't he come out with you? Is he too ugly? Let me tell you, you

to talk to him anymore. She just kept walking, focused on walking

pleased, convinced that he'd soon be rid

had her brain damaged by the car accident. Or maybe, the pain he caused her years ago had affected her

after her, but was stopped when he heard Ethan's voice behind

the Siltham

paused. Slitham? What kind

not going. Don't think I don't know what you're trying to do. You're probably thinking the same thing I am-get rid of Grace's ugly boyfriend, huh? I've always been one step ahead of you, and I still will be

he didn't care about

raised an eyebrow slightly, put down his pen, and replied in

wonder she

winced at the remark.

most unambitious of the younger generation

family. In the past,