Regret Came Too Late (Grace and Ethan) novel Chapter 153

"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.

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 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 for giving 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?

"Grace, I really want to help you this time. I believe you've really lost your memory. You haven't remembered a lot of things, you…"

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.