Regret Came Too Late

Before Grace went to Velvet Eclipse, she had already prepared herself for this.

So, she ignored the malicious whispers around her and walked directly to Simon's side, sitting down next to him.

"Mr. Yule, I noticed that you haven't had a chance to look at the documents from Henderson Group yet. When would be a good time for you to take a look? I'm more than happy to work around your schedule."

Simon gave her a half-smile, his fingers idly swirling the stem of his wine glass.

"Are you trying to use Ethan to pressure me? You don't actually think he feels anything special for you, do you?"

Grace's demeanor immediately turned respectful. "I wouldn't dare. This is just a task assigned to me by Mr. Henderson, and I must complete it. I wouldn't be able to explain it to him otherwise."

Simon's gaze grew cold, and he was about to make a move, but realized that every word Grace said was perfectly measured and hard to pick apart. She was far too smooth.

Although he was uncomfortable, a sly smile crept up his lips as an idea formed in his mind.

"If you want me to look at the contract, I'll make a deal with you. The first person who walks in here, you go kiss them."

Grace's brow furrowed slightly, but she understood that if she didn't satisfy Simon tonight, this contract would be delayed further.

Everyone in the top circle knew she was the one liaising with the Yule family on behalf of Henderson Group. If this project were delayed because of her, people would start talking.

So, she nodded. "Alright."

so quick that Simon was momentarily taken aback. Didn't she have a boyfriend? Was she lying about

through his eyes, and

willing to kiss the first person who enters this room to seal the deal for our cooperation.

and she's the one who agreed

that after tonight, pictures of her kissing

from the people around her. Right now, she just wanted to complete the task at

The murmurs began again.

to be unlucky enough to

about to get kissed

get those phones

for the first unfortunate person

As the person in the wheelchair appeared, everyone froze, quickly putting their phones away and pretending nothing was

enough who to offend and who not to offend in

center of power

for meals

Ethan never participated

up to honor Simon, make a

because of his leg. A man like