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TVs, air conditioners, you name it were outdated models.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

and home robots were the future. Landing an

prodigy could change everything.

came again over the

the mention of Liam,

realized she had said the wrong thing. Everyone in

family was struggling. Grace's

Most people were just waiting for her

say something comforting

check out Druville

of determination, Selene finally

was still early, so after hanging up, Grace got in her

have it, just as she

Ethan's car

already annoyed and ready to step out and confront

the familiar license plate. For a second, it was like her whole

her nerves grew

him to dinner

settled?

Jodie got involved and stirred up all kinds

forget that promise

was at fault, but she had

car when the rear

see him

herself and walked over.

coincidence. You're headed

Druville College herself, though after the memory loss,

what she

on

it was just

every

met, it felt like

it

beneath the

"Yeah."

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

was asking about the damage car

thought about the five million dollars he

beating she received from

a smile that wasn't quite genuine as

dollars."

She was obviously joking.

expect him to