Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 277

Edric's lips curved into a smile as he turned to Thomson. "Come, say hi to Grace. You youngsters will have more to talk about with each other. Also, Grace, Thom's popularity has been growing lately. With our support, he's bound to become a top star."

He grinned affectionately as he continued, "Imagine dating a superstar. That would certainly make you proud to take him out in public."

A flicker of annoyance crossed Thomson's eyes.

He had already been thoroughly prepped beforehand to behave well in front of Grace and make her fall for his looks. Once the marriage certificate was signed, he could do whatever he wanted-cheat on her, abuse her, and even drive her to ruin. Domestic violence wouldn't lead to any serious consequences, after all.

What mattered was marrying her and gaining control over her, thereby keeping a leash on Liam.

However, upon seeing Grace's face, his irritation yielded to astonishment. He hadn't expected her to be so stunning-far more beautiful than any A-list celebrities. Sleeping with a woman like her wouldn't be a loss at all.

The smile on his face softened, becoming unexpectedly sincere as he stepped forward and offered her his hand. "Hi, Grace. I'm Thomson."

Grace stared at his hand for a moment before slowly reaching out to shake it. "Hi."

Not far from them, Liam was growing increasingly anxious. He feared Grace might fall for this ploy. Unable to hold back, he called out, "Grace!"

Edric quickly pressed his arm down on Liam's shoulder. "Liam, this is your sister's personal affair. You really ought to stay out of it."

Liam felt a wave of discomfort, coupled with deep disappointment in Grace. How could she be so easily swayed by every man she met?

Seeing the subtle shift in dynamics, Edric and his men were visibly pleased, their expressions smug with satisfaction.

"Thom, why don't you spend more time with Grace these days?" he suggested casually.

breathtaking, and all he could think was how badly

you worry," he

leave,

his face and started cussing

didn't even acknowledge him as he reached out to take Grace's hand. "Grace, your brother wants us to leave. Let's go. It's still early. We can

It wasn't that she was falling for his charm

her feet and

throwing a taunting

Besides, your father just passed away

because for a moment-just a moment-Grace had looked at him

collection of broken fragments of memory drifted through her consciousness, yet they remained stubbornly

opened the door for her. "Grace, where shall we go

face as her

for a split second before curving his lips into a

He looked

closed her eyes briefly as discomfort enveloped her. Leaning back, she murmured,

driver's seat at once. "Perfect. A friend of mine owns a place nearby.

in humoring his attempts at a conversation. All she wanted was a quiet moment to make sense of the disjointed

she and Thomson left, Liam wasted no time

what happened. Grace just went off with that man. I've no idea where they went

no longer keep his composure. Wasn't she

wanted to see firsthand just how good-looking that man could possibly

worry, Liam. I'll find

Grace was madly in love with him. Yet when