Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 175

---- Chapter 175, The police quickly arrived at Liam's ward, but unfortunately , they brought bad news. "The individuals we're dealing with are all fugitives, each with at least three murders to their name. We're not sure why they targeted Ms. Lambert. There's no previous connection between her and them. It could be a contract killing," the officer explained. While the officers were still speaking, Alice unexpectedly spoke up. "Maybe Grace just offended someone without realizing it.

She's always been pretty harsh with others." When she felt everyone's gaze on her, she quickly fell silent as tears slipped down her cheeks. Carmen added, "Grace was never kind to anyone. Even the maids at the Lambert residence couldn't stand her attitude. Alice is right. She probably upset someone without even realizing it." The officers exchanged glances, then sighed. "We're still investigating. The suspects fled quickly and crossed into Vendaria.

We don't have jurisdiction there, so unless they return on their own, there's not much we can do at the moment." Yancey's voice cracked with panic. "What about Grace?" The officers paused for a moment. ''These criminals are ---- ruthless and highly skilled at covering their tracks. We'll keep searching , but several other victims' bodies are still missing. We advise that you prepare for the worst." Quentin staggered at the news, nearly collapsing.

Alice hurried to steady him, her voice quivering with emotion. " Don't worry, Dad. They only want us to prepare for the worst. Maybe Grace will be lucky and make it through, right?" While saying this, she struggled to hide her smile, quickly looking away from everyone. Quentin's face went ashen, as though he had aged years in an instant. His lips trembled several times before he managed to speak. "Grace is just an ordinary girl. How could she survive against such ruthless criminals?

I never would have argued with her. Our last memory of each other is just so painful." His words made the room fall into an even heavier silence. The officers , unsure how to offer comfort , made a few more notes and left. Quentin sank onto a bed beside still unconscious Liam, his mind heavy with worry over Grace's uncertain fate. The weight of it all had drained the usual spark from

sighed and took her hand. "Alice, we're so lucky to have you." ---- Alice smiled faintly , keeping it subtle. "Mom, we're family. It's the least Ican do." Two hours later, Liam finally

flooding him. "What do you mean? Alice, stop messing with me. What happened to Grace?" Alice covered her mouth to hold back her tears, but a faint smile played on her lips as she turned away. Liam tried to push himself up, but as he

it? The memory felt fragmented , and he couldn't remember the person's face. He pressed a hand to his throbbing head, straining to recall the memory, but it remained out of reach. Over the next two days, Alice

had no appetite. In just a couple of days, he lost 5.5 pounds. Meanwhile, Quentin stayed home to recover, leaving the company entirely in Alice's hands. As she walked through the office, all the employees stopped and greeted her, "Ms. Lambert." She became the acting CEO,

undeniably a brilliant strategist. The media had once reported that from the top of Henderson Group tower, the entire view was a landscape of Henderson Group assets. Alice spun in her chair, a faint smile curling her lips as

world without Grace was the best world. That evening, Alice returned to the Lambert residence and went straight to Grace's room. She turned to Fiona Baker, the housekeeper, and said, "Clear out Grace's room and get rid of everything she