Threading a string of cheap plastic beads together to make jewelry? Wearing that in public was just asking to be laughed at.

Ethan said nothing. Out of the corner of his eye, he could still see Grace crouched outside, meticulously sorting through the tiny beads under the sunlight.

She finished threading the second bracelet and tied it around her wrist. When she finally stood up, she staggered a little from squatting so long. Her skin was so fair it almost glowed, and the simple beaded bracelet on her wrist only made her look even more striking.

Since she had agreed to meet Ethan at 7:00 pm, and the time was getting close, so she simply stayed outside and waited.

Sure enough, about an hour later, Ethan and Simon came out of the main doors.

The moment Simon spotted her, he frowned.

Grace, however, simply stepped respectfully behind Ethan. "Mr. Henderson, should we head to Velvet Eclipse now?"

"Yeah," Ethan replied casually.

She quickly followed him to the car. Tim was in the driver's seat, with Simon sliding into the back as well.

took out the small gift

for you," she said, handing it over. "It's a formal apology for what

box was small but exquisite. Anyone could tell at a glance

heard Lambert Group is strapped for cash these days. Looks like you're still willing to bleed for a

hand-threaded beaded bracelet, the tiny colorful beads vivid against her pale skin. It was simple but somehow beautiful. Grace kept holding the box

He just set it aside like it

sitting beside them, grinned like a cat who caught a

least be grateful, Ethan," he drawled. "You could've ended up

to Grace, smirking. "So, who's the lucky guy

a deep breath. She really couldn't stand Simon. He was too loud,

Simon

to your secret boyfriend? Let me tell you, men are just like women. We like expensive gifts. The more you

you strung together off a street vendor? If I were him, I'd be pissed. Lambert Group

finally lifted her head, her voice

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