Regret Came Too Late (Grace and Ethan) novel Chapter 67

Grace had just spoken those words when something felt wrong. Why did it sound like she was trying to be playful?

The room went dead silent. The only sounds were her and Ethan's breathing. It felt like the energy radiating from him was seeping into her skin.

She didn't really know Ethan, but it was impossible to miss how attractive he was to women. The thought startled her, and she quickly got up from the small stool.

"I should get going, Mr. Henderson."

Grace hurried toward the door, but just as she opened it, his voice stopped her. "I'll have Tim drive you home."

"Sure, thank you."

But the moment she got in the car, regret crept in. Tim clearly wasn't friendly toward her. She could tell by the way he looked her over. Even from the back seat, she could feel the contempt in his eyes.

When they pulled up to her place, she couldn't keep it in any longer. "Mr. Bennett, do you have something against me?"

Tim kept both hands on the wheel, his tone even. "Ms. Lambert, I still don't know what you're after, but whatever it is, I'd be careful if I were you. Mr. Henderson might let it slide once, but you might not get a second chance. He's not exactly the forgiving type."

No one would be able to stop Ethan if she pushed him too far.

Grace hadn't expected a warning about Ethan's temper from his own assistant. To her, Ethan didn't seem as cold and distant as everyone made him out to be.

She was about to open the door when Tim said again, "I mean it, Ms. Lambert. There's no stopping him once he loses control."

Grace figured he just wanted her to stay away from Ethan.

She gave a faint smile. "I'll keep that in mind."

Tim could tell she wasn't really listening to him. One day, she'd learn the hard way.

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Ethan was in the study by the time Tim made it back to the villa. The room held an air of subtle sophistication. He sat in a chair with a book in his hands.

He sensed Tim walking in and asked, "You took her home?"

Tim hummed in response.