Grace lowered her head and started eating, all the while thinking of countermeasures. How could she get out of this mess if Julian decided to come after her?
Julian was absolutely ruthless. Once he got serious, no one could stand against him.
Of course, she did not forget to serve Ethan tea.
"I'm not nervous. I'm fully focused on how to apologize to you, Mr. Henderson," Grace said.
"You've always been a good liar."
As she refilled his tea, Grace noticed that he used the word "always", which meant that she was no longer credible from Ethan's perspective.
She solemnly set the teapot down and then placed her hands on her knees.
"Mr. Henderson, I'm sincerely apologizing to you today. What happened at the gala had caused serious damage to your reputation. Other than breaking up with my boyfriend, which I can't do, feel free to name your demands."
"Grace Lambert." Though his tone was light, the threat was clear.
His suddenly calling her by her full name made her feel like a student being called out in class. She immediately sat up straight.
Ethan looked at the tea in his cup, then raised his gaze to her earnest face.
"I've said this before. Don't make promises lightly if you can't fulfill them."
"I can do it."
His fingertips gently circled the rim of the cup. After ten seconds, he flicked a droplet of water off his finger and calmly said, "Kiss me."
Grace had been sitting straight just a moment ago, and when she heard that, she thought she was hearing things.
Startled, she accidentally knocked over the teapot. She quickly got up, grabbed some tissues, and wiped the spilled tea. She then looked at Ethan apologetically and smiled.
"Mr. Henderson, what did you say?"
Based on her expression, it was clear that she thought she had misheard.
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