Chapter 146

Grace took the lead this time after the social event ended, stepping directly behind Ethan. "Mr. Henderson, I have something I need to ask you." After exchanging pleasantries and handshakes, the business partners politely excused themselves, saying they were stepping outside to wait. Tim seemed a bit displeased but, surprisingly, didn't object. The private room quickly emptied, leaving only Grace and Ethan. Grace couldn't hold back any longer. "Mr. Henderson, if I've ever done anything to hurt you in the past, please don't take it to heart. My so-called father was right. You're the kind of person who can put up with a lot. I was young and didn't know better at the time." Ethan casually spun the glass in his hand without saying anything. Grace quickly grabbed an empty glass from the table and poured wine into both glasses. "I'll start by drinking three glasses to make up for it." The gossip she had overheard earlier had her feeling completely disoriented. How good-natured coul