Chapter 23

Grace raised an eyebrow, a trace of mockery flashing in her eyes. She had to admit that Sloan was foolish to say such things in front of the police. Plus, this was Velvet Eclipse—if the police dared to show up, they must have been ready to confront any influential figures here. As expected, the police firmly held Sloan. "I don't care who you are!" Grace's lips curled into a smile. "Mr. Sidley, where is Hendricks? Where is he?" Sloan had just texted her about Hendricks being in the hospital, and now Grace's question seemed like a direct slap to his face. His lips trembled, utterly infuriated. He had never been so humiliated before. The officers tightened their grip on Sloan's arms. "Tell us the truth. Where is the other person?" Sloan felt utterly embarrassed, as the people who had just been flattering him earlier in the room now seemed to be watching the spectacle unfold. The pride he had always clung to was being trampled on by Grace. At that moment, he swore he wo