Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 135

---- Chapter 135 "Not at all. I just felt like complimenting you." Grace gave a shy smile as she scratched her cheek. That was when she realized the car was already heading toward her apartment complex. When it stopped, she stepped out and bent slightly to knock on the window politely. "Well, I'm heading in. Thanks for the ride." "Okay." She turned and walked into the building but couldn't resist glancing back. Ethan's car was still parked there.

As soon as she reached her floor, she ran into Selene. Selene was the kind of woman who turned heads wherever she went. She was confident and striking. That night, she looked like she had just gotten home too. Her wine-red curls framed her pale skin perfectly, and her whole vibe screamed domineering. Though they lived on the same floor, Grace didn't know her well. But Selene was the first to speak. "Tnoticed a sketchy car circling the block earlier.

I think it's parked right below your unit." Grace's heart sank. That had to be Sloan. "Thanks," she said quickly. ---- Selene's hair was styled in soft, voluminous waves, now dyed arich burgundy that brought out the brightness in her complexion. She leaned against her doorframe with her arms folded, her eyes sharp as she studied Grace. Then, she asked casually , " So, that audio recording online-is it really fake?" "Huh?" Grace's brows drew together.

step closer, clearly intrigued. "That recording of Alice. It was a pretty big blow-up, yeah? But this afternoon, the Lambert family made a statement. They said you faked the whole thing and you'd be clearing it up soon." Grace gave a dry smile. No wonder. Aside from Quentin, she had blocked every member of the Lambert family. Selene

to drive you somewhere? I'ma former MMA champ." The wild, unbothered energy Selene radiated made her instantly magnetic-the kind of older-sister energy that made younger guys swoon. And oddly enough, Grace didn't feel any distance between them even though they barely knew each other. ---- She

around. They reached the parking lot, and Grace eyed the car lurking in the shadows. "Do you recognize Sloan's ride? I'm guessing it's him." Selene yawned, a subtle floral

run into a really difficult client, Ijust have people rough them up a little, and they usually calm down after that. Then, I swoop in to play the comforting good cop, and they're so touched they sign the deal on the spot." She said it like it was just business as usual, not the least bit ashamed. Grace couldn't help but

those two and turn them on Sloan?" "In theory? Yes." That was all Grace needed to hear. The two of them exchanged a look and high-fived. Selene immediately pulled out her phone and made a call. Meanwhile, Sloan was sitting in the back seat of his car with his two hired thugs. He was impatient and irritable. He'd been waiting for Grace to show up. His plan was simple -grab her,