Regret Came Too Late (Grace and Ethan) novel Chapter 192

Grace felt surprised, wondering if she was just imagining the way Alice looked at Ethan. It was definitely not how a regular person would look at a business partner.

When Alice noticed Grace enter, her expression soured. She wasn't too happy when she thought about how Grace worked here and could see Ethan daily. Meanwhile, Alice had to invent excuses about projects and contracts just to visit once—it was just unfair.

A wicked thought crossed her mind. Since Liam was still in the hospital recovering, maybe she should make sure he never woke up. That way, Grace would never be able to return to the Lambert family.

The idea made her tremble with excitement. Grace caught that flash of malice in her eyes and immediately went on guard.

But Alice put on a sweet smile. "Grace, Henderson Group has such a nice work environment. I'm so jealous."

Grace walked up to Ethan's desk and grabbed his coffee cup, totally ignoring Alice's attempt at pleasantness. "Your perfume is suffocating. Mr. Henderson can't stand women who wear such strong scents."

Right on cue, Ethan coughed twice as if he was actually bothered by the smell. Alice had come with every intention of seducing Ethan, and being so blatantly dismissed felt like a knife through her heart.

Grace leaned down slightly. "Mr. Henderson, let me get you fresh coffee. This one's cold."

Alice's eyes lit up when she spotted the marks on Grace's neck. Grace wore a turtleneck today, but the collar was loose. With the slightest movement, the red marks underneath became visible.

"Grace! Do you have a boyfriend? When are you bringing him to meet the family? Dad would be thrilled. Mom's been worried you'd never find someone."

Grace instinctively touched her collar, looking uncomfortable. Upon seeing this reaction, Alice's eyes were filled with contempt. Maybe it wasn't a boyfriend—was Grace just someone's hookup?