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."

momentarily taken aback. Didn't she

glint passed through

everyone heard that. Ms. Lambert is willing to kiss the first person who enters this room to seal the deal for our cooperation. Get

we made, and she's the one

after tonight, pictures of her kissing someone would

care about the whispers from the people around her. Right now,

The murmurs began again.

wonder who's going to be unlucky

to get kissed by Grace, he'd probably never walk

those

first unfortunate

later, the door slowly opened. As the person in the wheelchair appeared, everyone froze, quickly putting

knew well enough who to offend and who not

at the center of power

for meals

Ethan never

gatherings. At most he would show up to honor Simon,

would look at Ethan differently because of his leg. A man like him,