Regret Came Too Late

The cops showed up quickly, asked questions, and then hauled Jodie to the station.

Grace, as the victim, had to go too.

Jodie, who'd been shopping, was mortified because of the police. At the station, she exploded when she saw that Grace was the one who called them.

"Grace, you bitch! You actually called the cops on me?"

Grace just sat there, looking nonchalant. "I'm not looking to make a deal. I want an apology."

Jodie frowned hard. "An apology? To a bitch like you? Never!"

Grace also frowned and addressed the officer, "I will not accept a financial compromise. She must issue an apology today."

Jodie pulled out a card. "I can give you ten thousand dollars, but no apology."

The officer assessed the situation, recognizing that both parties were individuals of considerable means.

He chose his words carefully. "Ms. Henderson, you did mess up here. If Ms. Lambert doesn't want monetary compensation, you must apologize if you want to leave."

Jodie felt her scalp prickle with fury. She felt utterly humiliated.

If her family found out, she'd be in trouble.

were tense at home, and she didn't

you don't drop

of civility between

behind the two women, Yancey interjected at that moment. "I just called

"Yancey, Uncle

I should just let you keep being a spoiled brat? You're going to screw things

and her hands balled into

was clear Yancey had fallen completely under

think I'm worried? When Uncle Ethan gets here, he'll

minutes later. Even though he was in a meeting, he came personally because of

next room with Yancey, who quietly gave her the

Ethan's being tough later, just say sorry quickly. Jodie's spoiled, and Uncle

the frosted glass, Grace saw that Ethan

but he had a formidable air. A group of bodyguards

second Jodie saw him, tears welled up in her

don't want to apologize, Uncle Ethan. You've got to

gaze to the police

the cop

he could

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answered, "She vandalized