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."

agreement was so quick that Simon was momentarily taken aback. Didn't she have

passed through his

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

she's the one who

after tonight, pictures of her kissing someone would

care about the whispers from the people around her. Right now, she just wanted to complete the task

The murmurs began again.

who's going to be unlucky

get kissed by

get those phones

excited, waiting eagerly for the first unfortunate person

wheelchair

to offend and

Simon, at the center of power

meals with

never participated

up to honor Simon, make a brief appearance, and then

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