Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 183

---- Chapter 183 The hill gleamed like something out of a fairy tale. At the entrance of the estate stood two massive lions made out of stone, and the whole place looked like an ancient castle with its gray bricks, dark tiles, and red walls. Security was tight at the door. They checked everyone thoroughly and banned all dangerous items unless the owner gave special permission. Grace had never set foot here before. After someone checked her credentials, they led her to the main outer hall.

She spotted her target right away. Brent's eyes were bloodshot from losing so many rounds of gambling. He was staring at the prize pool with whatever energy he had left. This outer area was for regular folks to gamble. Nobody really knew what went on in the higher levels. Grace hung around near Brent and watched him quickly burn through his last chips, his gaze turning wild and desperate . The place was pure chaos.

Winners were hollering at the top of their lungs, losers were crying like the world had ended, and there were random bursts of noise everywhere. But nobody dared start trouble. Security guards in black suits circled the room, and she heard that they were some of the toughest fighters around. This was definitely eye-opening for Grace since it was her first time in such a chaotic place. ---- Having lost everything , Brent stumbled to the nearby bar.

inside, she finally had some privacy. Brent lay flat on the floor while snoring like a chainsaw. Grace wanted to ask security for some rope. She figured they'd say no, but surprisingly, the

She pointed at the passed -out man on the floor. "If I wanted to take him with me, what would it cost?" The guard pulled out a tablet and checked some numbers. "He owes us one and a half million dollars. But since you're

legal kind?" The guard glanced her way. "We offer both legal and not-so- legal options." Grace wondered what usually went on in a place filled with ---- people so obsessed with money and pleasure. Would they make these guards dress up in sexy costumes or

She followed the guard into a high-tech elevator. She had no idea how many floors they went up to. Then, it suddenly stopped. The guard held the button for her. "We can

wake up, Ms. Lambert, that man will be waiting in your car." What did he mean when she woke up? Before she could make sense of his words, the fancy hallway suddenly went pitch