Grace lowered her head and started eating, all the while thinking of

countermeasures. How could she get out of this mess if Julian decided to come after her?

Julian was absolutely ruthless. Once he got serious, no one could stand against him.

Of course, she did not forget to serve Ethan tea.

"I'm not nervous. I'm fully focused on how to apologize to you, Mr. Henderson," Grace said.

"You've always been a good liar."

As she refilled his tea, Grace noticed that he used the word "always", which meant that she was no longer credible from Ethan's perspective.

She solemnly set the teapot down and then placed her hands on her knees.

"Mr. Henderson, I'm sincerely apologizing to you today. What happened at the gala had caused serious damage to your reputation. Other than breaking up with my boyfriend, which I can't do, feel free to name your demands."

"Grace Lambert." Though his tone was light, the threat was clear.

His suddenly calling her by her full name made her feel like a student being called out in class. She immediately sat up straight.

in his cup, then raised his gaze to her earnest

Don't make promises lightly if you

"I can do it."

of the cup. After ten seconds, he flicked a droplet

had been sitting straight just a moment ago, and when she heard that, she thought

got up, grabbed some tissues, and wiped the spilled tea. She then looked

what

it was clear that she thought

looked up and met her gaze. "Kiss me. Didn't

clutching the back of her chair so tightly that her knuckles

"K-Kiss... you?"

disbelief, starting to suspect that an impostor had replaced Ethan. Was this really something Ethan

demand to prove that she can't keep her promise, just to teach her a

flushed deep red for a moment

could make up for the mistake she made

couldn't tell if Ethan was serious or just messing with

actually kissed him, and he pulled back in disgust,

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