That night , she was startled awake by the sound of someone violently pounding on a door .


    She wasnt sure if it was her door or someone elses .


    So, she sat up and listened closely Altera while , the noise faded The next moming , Grace gathered all the necessary materials for an intendew .


    She put together Within half an hour , she received a rejection without even giving her a chance for an interview .


    Unfazed , she sent out applications to different departments , but the results were the same .


    It was rejection after rejection .


    Het credentials were solid , so why was her resume getting blocked at every turn ! By noon , Joanne transferred her 150 thousand dors themission from best nights work Graces eyes lit She immediately pulled up Tims mumber and dialed hims me and submirted it to Henderson Group .


    If she had guessed correctly , the person who had helped her on the street the other day was then .


    And Tim was his assistant .


    She still teh an instinctive fear of Ethan and didnt dare contact him directly Tim answered quickly , but he sounded reluctant Ms Grace She kept her voice calm .


    Hello , Mr.


    Bet .


    Whats your ount number ? Ill transfer the money I owe you !! Tims eyes were immediately filled with a scornful look just yesterday , she had said she didnt have the money and now she suddenly did ? As he had expected , this had to be one of her acts He gave her his ount number and heard her ask , By the way , is Mr.


    Henderson free anytime soon ? Id ke to treat him to a meal .


    She needed to ask him why she was being blocked from Henderson Group Ms.


    Lambert , youre finally showing your true colors , huh ? Did Yancey say something again ? Are you trying to pull a prank con Mr.


    Henderson to impress your fiance ?! Grace was truly exasperated .


    No one believed she had amnesia Il you wont help , sk him myself She had his number , after all Tim was pissed .


    Hes busy .


    The entire month is booked for rehabilitation and work .


    Mr.


    Henderen wont be going out We does he live ? Thecall ended with a sharpelick after she asked the question But findingout where Ethan Irved wasnt difficult .


    She found out he stayed in Palm Bay That evening , as Grace stepped outside to hail atari , she saw Alice .


    Alices luxury sports car screeched to a stop right in front of her .


    It she was even a little closer , it would have sent d have sem Grace flying Graces eyes glinted coldly as she watched Alice step out .


    Alice had put extra effort into her appearance .


    Het makeup was wless , and she carried a limited edition designer bag .


    She looked every bit the pampered princess The Lambert family wasnt among the top tier elite in Druville .


    The reason Grace had grown up aboneside Yancey was because of their mothers Games and Yanceys mother .


    had bem best friends , Alice flicked her hair back and smiled gently , Grace , what a surprise running into you here .


    Are you waiting outside Henderson Group for Yancey ? Grace felt an instinctive wave of irritation just from looking at her overly sweet , sincere expression , Gitar wasnt wrang makeup today .


    She was only weating a simple white shirt and jeans .


    Yet somehow , on her , the simplicity carded a quiet elegance that was untouched by Jealousy flickered in Alice r eyes , but she forced a smile .


    Yancey and thave dinner ns .


    Do you want toe ? Oh , and after you left home , Mors felt had about my birthday being nubbed , so she bought me another new car .


    Thope my sudden stop just now dichit scare WHL If this were the old diner , she would have cracked she world ve spiraled into insecurity , obscavel over her self worth , and acted out in desperation .


    eximply nced at the car and smiled .


    It suits you .


    Allel like she just punched a pillow .


    Theck of traction left her deeply frustrated If you want to see Yancey tonight , I can smid you our dinner location , she offered sweetly .


    Grace ralied an myrtirov .


    So all those tunes she had interrupted their dates , it was because Alice had told her whieve to find them ? So , she has been waiting for Grace to store up and lose contrul just sa Yancey wonki har her even inore .


    And then Alice would y the victim , drawing Yaceys sympathy .


    chapher : 17 That would have killed two birds with one stone .


    What a scheming little snake she was !