Regret Came Too Late (Grace and Ethan)

"I slept pretty well, Mr. Henderson. I'm really sorry about what happened

yesterday. I panicked after hearing what the partners said and didn't pay attention to the alcohol content," Grace said, her expression apologetic.

"To make up for it, I'd like to get involved in developing the theme park. I'll do everything I can to persuade the director to move out. Please let me take this on," she insisted.

Ethan took a sip of his coffee and said indifferently, "Don't do that again next time."

Grace suddenly recalled how, last night, he had turned his head and said, "Don't do that."

Damn! She was such an animal!

"I'm really sorry. I'll head to the hospital right away and try to solve the issue for you, Mr. Henderson.

"Also, I noticed you have dark circles under your eyes. Did you not sleep well last night? I can continue to act as a sleeping aid tonight."

Ethan paused as if considering the idea but then hesitated.

Grace quickly raised her hand in a solemn vow. "I swear to Mr. Henderson, I have absolutely no such intentions. If I do, then..."

He interrupted before she could finish the vow. "Don't say it."

Her throat felt like it was being squeezed, and she quickly shut her mouth. "So, should I head to the site now?" she asked.

Ethan hummed his response.

Before she could leave, the door suddenly swung open, and Yancey walked in without knocking.

Grace felt a headache coming on at the sight of him.

Couldn't he spend more time preparing for the wedding instead of showing up so frequently?

"Grace!" Yancey's tone was urgent as he grabbed her arm.

Grace took a deep breath, ready to shake off his hand, but Yancey firmly pressed both his hands on her shoulders.

"Grace, listen to me. Stay away from my uncle. Your lips weren't swollen from an allergy last night. He kissed them!"

Grace's mind felt like a thunderbolt had struck it, and she slapped him across the face after she processed his words.

Yancey had just reached the top floor and heard Grace in Ethan's office. As if losing all sense of reason, he threw caution aside and rushed in.noveldrama

Before he could react, Grace's slap landed heavily on his cheek. She put everything into it, and her palm stung with the force.

She was trembling with anger, and her breath came in sharp, quick bursts.

Grace had already embarrassed herself enough in front of Ethan last night. His clear rejection had been written all over his face, and he hadn't even wanted to touch her.

And now, Yancey was running his mouth, making her feel even more humiliated.

Yancey touched his face as if he was finally regaining some rationality.

"You slapped me?" he asked in disbelief.

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Yancey bit his lip, and his eyes reddened instantly. He also knew that he had acted impulsively.

He turned to look at Ethan, who was quietly handling documents on his desk, seemingly unaffected by anything that had just happened.

Yancey gritted his teeth.

Who was it that loudly claimed last night that only those who aren't loved were the third parties? What a show he was putting on now!

He was so angry he could have cursed, but he was absolutely terrified of Ethan.

His face flushed as he said hoarsely, "I have something important to tell you, Grace. This is really important."

Grace wasn't interested in hearing him. Every time he spoke, it was just

nonsense.

"Yancey, I don't want to hear it. I have something important to do.

"And this is the CEO's office. It's a place for business. You can't just barge in without knocking. It's really rude."

She then turned toward Ethan. "Mr. Henderson, may I leave now?"

"Yeah."

Her expression-brightened up. Upon fearing that Ethan might be upset because of what Yancey had said. earlier, she quickly added, "Thank you forgiving me this opportunity, Mr.Henderson. I won't let you down."

Yancey was once again provoked. "What opportunity? What are you going to do

for him?

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He still wanted to say more, but Grace just walked out.

Yancey watched her retreating figure, clenching his fists tightly. Then he turned to face Ethan.

Ethan didn't even flinch, calmly flipping the document's page in his hand.

Yancey's frustration grew. This passiveness was unbearable, and he couldn't take

it anymore.

"Are you done playing games?" Yancey growled.