Regret Came Too Late

Grace was already up by 5:00 am the following day. She sat down and quickly

sorted through every strength and weakness Lambert Group had, compiling over

80 pages of a detailed report.

The deeper she dug, the more natural it all felt like some muscle memory she

hadn't even realized she had.

She thought briefly about the professional certificates she had found tucked away

in her files. Some of them were among the hardest credentials to earn in the

global finance world. What had she been doing before she lost her memory?

The thought flickered through her mind, but she shoved it aside, focusing back on

the report. At the rate things were going, the company might survive another two

years, max. In that time, she would have to catch the next big wave, land the right

projects, and push the company to new heights.

Otherwise, even a miracle wouldn't be enough to save it.

She had barely arrived at the office when her phone buzzed. It was Selene

calling.

"Damien is giving a talk at Druville College soon," Selene said. "The next five

years are all about Al. There's a genius coming out of Druville College's Al

program, and every major company is trying to recruit him. Are you thinking about

making a move?"

It lined up perfectly with Lambert Group's business. They made consumer

electronics, but sales had been steadily falling. The company just couldn't keep up

with the times.

Most of the executives were out-of-touch relics, and all the current product lines-

TVs, air conditioners, you name it were outdated models. The only people still

from

and home robots were the future. Landing

prodigy could change everything.

again over the line.

mention of Liam, Grace's

said the wrong thing. Everyone in their

struggling. Grace's name was too

people were just waiting for

about to say something comforting when Grace

check out

of determination, Selene finally

hanging up, Grace

But as luck would have it, just as she was approaching

Ethan's car

to step out and confront

plate. For a second, it was like her whole body

nerves grew

treat him to dinner

settled?

up all kinds of trouble.

made her forget that promise

at fault, but she had no intention of arguing.

car when the rear

not to see him wasn't an option

herself and walked over.

coincidence. You're headed to Druville

Druville College herself,

even recall what she had majored

landed on her face.

it was

every time

felt

back it

beneath the

"Yeah."

was all he said at first. Then, he added, "How much should I pay

was asking about the damage

five million dollars he had

beating she received

wasn't quite genuine as

dollars."

She was obviously joking.

expect him to