Regret Came Too Late

After Yancey left, Grace was planning to sort through the projects she had to handle next, but she was interrupted when Jodie arrived.

Jodie walked past her desk and entered the CEO's office directly.

"Uncle Ethan!"

Her eyes were full of tears. She had originally planned to complain to him last night, but didn't find him at Palm Bay. Now, her tears flowed freely.

Ethan slightly furrowed his brows at her words.

"This is all Grace's doing! She's so bold! She smashed my forehead and made it this bad. I even bled a lot yesterday. Uncle Ethan, you must punish her severely!" Grace immediately knew what was going on-Jodie was here to report her.

When she was called into the office, she had braced herself, but she hadn't expected Ethan to give Jodie such special attention.

"Mr. Henderson," she called out.

Ethan didn't even look at her, tossing a file toward her.

"You go handle the negotiation for this project," he ordered.

The project was a collaboration with the Yule family, and given Simon's hostile attitude toward her, she knew that going there would likely cost her dearly.

Jodie clearly knew about Grace's grudge with the Yule family, and her eyes gleamed with excitement as she clung to Ethan's arm.

"Uncle Ethan, I knew you were the best to me!"

She smiled smugly, then turned to Grace.

"This is a collaboration with the Yule family. Everyone knows how much they despise you. I'm just curious to see how they'll make things difficult for you. A word of advice, don't really get into a conflict with them. The Yule family can make someone disappear quietly, you know?"

up, Jodie was practically

slight discomfort in her chest but couldn't figure out

the files on her desk, ready to leave, but

Jodie was satisfied with how

are you going back to Henderson Residence tonight? I think Grandpa wants everyone to be

behind her, still feeling a

wasn't anyone important to Ethan.

smiled bitterly, then recalled the last thing she'd overheard-Jordan probably wanted to announce something regarding Levi. Levi had gone missing, and now no one in the Henderson family could get in touch with him.

didn't know that his seemingly indifferent youngest son,

appearance and demeanor didn't give away the ruthless side

night, well past 10:00 pm. Her discomfort lingered, so she couldn't help

must be blind to be

a few minutes for him to

upset you?" he

Ed asked, a pang

was her own fault for thinking that she and Ethan were on the same team. Instead, he purposely had her handle things with the Yule family,

it.

reasons. Just avoid her as much as you can from

keep her distance from Jodie. That woman

about to leave when

of person who didn't hold back, even in front of Ethan. And

She took a step back and retreated toward

go home now, I'll beat you up every time I see you. Uncle Ethan spoils me, so I'm

and it ascended back

was still working on the top floor. Her car was in the underground

were

with no