Regret Came Too Late

Grace was already up by 5:00 am the following day. She sat down and quickly

sorted through every strength and weakness Lambert Group had, compiling over

80 pages of a detailed report.

The deeper she dug, the more natural it all felt like some muscle memory she

hadn't even realized she had.

She thought briefly about the professional certificates she had found tucked away

in her files. Some of them were among the hardest credentials to earn in the

global finance world. What had she been doing before she lost her memory?

The thought flickered through her mind, but she shoved it aside, focusing back on

the report. At the rate things were going, the company might survive another two

years, max. In that time, she would have to catch the next big wave, land the right

projects, and push the company to new heights.

Otherwise, even a miracle wouldn't be enough to save it.

She had barely arrived at the office when her phone buzzed. It was Selene

calling.

"Damien is giving a talk at Druville College soon," Selene said. "The next five

years are all about Al. There's a genius coming out of Druville College's Al

program, and every major company is trying to recruit him. Are you thinking about

making a move?"

It lined up perfectly with Lambert Group's business. They made consumer

electronics, but sales had been steadily falling. The company just couldn't keep up

with the times.

Most of the executives were out-of-touch relics, and all the current product lines-

TVs, air conditioners, you name it were outdated models. The only people still

them were from the

home robots were the

prodigy could change everything.

the

mention of Liam,

she had said the wrong thing. Everyone in their

was struggling. Grace's name was too well-known

just waiting for

was about to say something comforting when Grace

out Druville

of determination, Selene

early, so after hanging up, Grace got in her car

would have it, just

car crashed into

already annoyed and ready to step out and confront the driver until

familiar license plate. For a second, it was like

nerves grew

she promised Ethan she'd treat him to dinner once the land deal

settled?

then Jodie got involved and stirred up all kinds of trouble.

made her forget that promise

but

into her car when the rear window

not to see him wasn't an

herself and walked over.

what a coincidence. You're headed to Druville

College herself, though after the memory

what

gaze landed on her

tell if it was

every

felt

it seemed

just beneath the

"Yeah."

Then, he added, "How much should I

was asking about the damage car

dollars

the beating she

into a smile that wasn't quite genuine as she

dollars."