Regret Came Too Late

space had eriginally planned to slip some low–quality dru es into the drinks of the people in the room, but after hearing Sloan’s words, she changed her mind.

She slowly removed the hat from her head and spoke, her tone can but filled with suspicion. “Me. Sidley, are you willing to take responsibility for what you just said?

Slim was stunned to see Cirace in person. Itis expression instantly changed, filled with appression “Grace! How dare you show up in front of me

©örer glanced around the room and then spoke agdin. “I’ve already called the police. Mr. sidleyclaimed that Hendricks played with me all night last night. However, I have no

memory of it, so I suspect Hendricks doigged me. Since Mi Sulley brand the sounds and is so certain,! should be able to act as my witness, right, Mr. Sidley?”

Sloan Tempe, his face reddening with embarrasummat

The room was filled with wealthy heirs, all iridbsential figures with strict family discipline. Moreover, they were all under the title of a legitimate heir, and if things went wrODE, they could be severely punished.

Cling the police would be a huge disgrace.

“who told you to call the police? Grace, are you trying to stir things up?

Furious, Sloan langed at her, but at that moment, several police officers pushed the door open, their voices serious

“Who called the police?“.

The young hers in the room shrank back, afraid they might be taken in, knowing if their families found out, they’d be made to kneel for an entire nigh

Grace’s eyes reddened, and she quickly raised her hand.

called the police, officer. Someone said I was drugged by Hendricks last night, but have no memory of it. I suspect he used drugs. Mr. Sidley said he heard everything, so becan testy, right, Mr. Sidin?”

Sloan’s Lace turned a deeper shade of red, and he clenched his fists tightly as he struggled to breathe.

The police officers focused their attention on trace Shehad lowered her head, and they didn’t think she was lying.

The officers then turned to Sloan before finally gesturing for both of them.

You come with us to the police station. And Hendricks, who is he? He needs to step forward and come with us, too.”

Drugging someone was no trivial matter, especially with fivettices present

Velvet Eclipse was a popular spot, and as soon as the police opened the private room’s door, a crowd gathered outside, watching.

All eyes were on Sloan. He was used to being the one admired, never the one to be looked down on. His lips trembled as he realized Grace had blown this situation completely out of proportion

Did she have no

the police and mad

A woman in this kind of situation was supposed to remain silent. But Grace had chosen a different path. Since he claimed she’d been dragged, she called ties her witness.

And now, Grace was only adding fuel to the fire

“Mr.Sidley, the police are here. Why don’t you repeat what you just said? I know you’re close with Hendricks, and you probably don’t want to create a rift, but if we work together to send him to jail, he’ll never be able to cause problems for you again.”

“Grace!” he yelled.

Sloan raised his hand to slap her, but the poller immediately shielded Grace, their expressions darkening

“Oh? You actually have the audacity to strike the victim in front of us? That’s an additional charge!” one of the officers said.

With a quickmootion, silver handcuffs were slapped onto Sloan’s wrist. Never had Sloan been so humiliated. Pank set in as the instinctively tried to explain, noveldrama

Grace covered her face and began crying, “Mr. Sidley, doesn’t my reputation matter to you? Why are you don’t believe me, hot ask the others here.”

Tare your

refusing to tell the truth

truth now? Everyone in the room heard you officer, it

distanced themselves from

The officers‘ eyes shifted to the dozen or so people sitting around. When their gazes met Grace’s, they quickly looked away, their expressions makwand

“Skan did say that.”

* Deali, we all heard it. ”

If they denied it, with Grace now accusing them, the police would surely contact their families, and they would all be in trouble. So, everyone quickly d

ttare looked at the few who spoke u

up with a grateful smile

**Thank you, you’re really good people. You’re not afraid of the der Camily’s influence and are brave enough to testify for someone like me. I’m so touched.” Her words wereartedly meant for Shoari.

If Shan continued hanging out with these so–called friends, he would always remember the sting of being betrayed today.

Aktan’s expression darkened, his eyes burning with anger as he glared at the group The group quickly looked away, unable to meet his gaze

The officers didn’tearealued the rest of the room. They grabbed shout and said, “You” coming with us. We’ll get the full story at the station.” “I’m not going! Let god Do you know who Lan? Sloan barked.