Regret Came Too Late

The cops showed up quickly, asked questions, and then hauled Jodie to the station.

Grace, as the victim, had to go too.

Jodie, who'd been shopping, was mortified because of the police. At the station, she exploded when she saw that Grace was the one who called them.

"Grace, you bitch! You actually called the cops on me?"

Grace just sat there, looking nonchalant. "I'm not looking to make a deal. I want an apology."

Jodie frowned hard. "An apology? To a bitch like you? Never!"

Grace also frowned and addressed the officer, "I will not accept a financial compromise. She must issue an apology today."

Jodie pulled out a card. "I can give you ten thousand dollars, but no apology."

The officer assessed the situation, recognizing that both parties were individuals of considerable means.

He chose his words carefully. "Ms. Henderson, you did mess up here. If Ms. Lambert doesn't want monetary compensation, you must apologize if you want to leave."

Jodie felt her scalp prickle with fury. She felt utterly humiliated.

out, she'd be in

she didn't want more problems. She just glared at

you better think twice about this. If you don't

laughable. Any semblance of civility between herself

moment. "I just called Uncle Ethan. Jodie, stop this right

her chair. "Yancey, Uncle Ethan's swamped right now! Why'd you call him

to screw things up big time sooner or later! I already told him

reddened with fury, and

her eyes. It was clear

I'm worried? When Uncle Ethan gets here, he'll

about 30 minutes later. Even though he was

room with Yancey,

quickly. Jodie's spoiled, and

Grace

a formidable air. A group of bodyguards

Jodie saw him, tears welled up in her eyes.