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TVs, air conditioners, you name it were outdated models.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

them were from the older

Al-driven devices, and home robots were the future.

prodigy could change everything.

again over the line. "Didn't Liam

the mention of

said the

Grace's

just waiting for her to fall

say something comforting when

out

spark of determination, Selene

so after hanging up, Grace got in her

luck would have it, just as she

Ethan's car crashed into

step

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

her nerves

she promised Ethan she'd treat him to dinner once the land deal

settled?

and stirred up all kinds

forget that promise

fault, but she had no intention of arguing.

to head back into her car when the rear

to see him wasn't an option

herself and walked over.

a coincidence. You're headed to Druville

graduate of Druville College

what she

landed on her

tell if it was just

but every time

felt

it

just beneath

"Yeah."

was all he said at first. Then,

about the damage

about the five million dollars

about the beating she

wasn't quite

dollars."

She was obviously joking.

him to