To Maria, Alice was nothing but a sweet, innocent girl.


    Grace didn''t press her to believe it. All Maria needed was to see the truth for herself. The issue was that Alice was a master at her role, showing almost no ws in her act.


    But now, she had figured out a way to turn things around. She needed to find the person who had shown up at the Lambert residence, demanding money.


    She stood, giving Maria''s hand a brief, reassuring squeeze. "Ms. Vickham, you and your husband are honest people-too honest to understand how twisted some people can be. Some are born rotten, and they''re experts at manipting others. If you don''t believe me now, that''s fine. I''ll find the proof soon enough." Maria was too overwhelmed to respond and couldn''t believe what she had heard. Grace stood up to leave and headed back to Henderson Group. But as she pulled into the parking lot, she didn''t expect to see Alice. Was she here to see Yancey?


    Yet, Alice stood with Tim, shaking hands like partners in a fair deal. But given the Lamberts'' current standing, they shouldn''t even qualify to work with Henderson Group.


    Lambert Group had been struggling for years, with Quentin doing his best to hold them together. He had a project he''d been working on for two years, and if it seeded, it could turn things around for the Lamberts.


    Alice hadn''t noticed Grace''s car. It was her second visit to Henderson Group that day. Perhaps because the project was so beneficial to Henderson Group, Tim was very amodating, as he personally took her to the top floor.


    To her delight, she saw Ethan wheeling past the door as she settled into the reception room. Though he was in a wheelchair, he still had an undeniable presence that drew everyone''s attention.


    A triumphant smile spread across Alice''s face. Grace was out of the picture, while


    she had already left a great impression on someone like Ethan.


    In the end, Grace couldn''tpare to her. After all, Ethan had said Grace''s reputation spoke for itself. As Alice thought about it, she couldn''t help but chuckle softly.