Raegan's complexion turned ashen.
She clenched her fists, shaking with anger.
Mitchel, equally agitated, spoke with a harsh, cutting tone.
But witnessing Raegan's uncontrollable trembling, he regretted saying those harsh words.
He questioned how he had turned so soft.
He had resolved to distance himself from Raegan, yet now, he yearned to embrace her, to offer solace.
Contemplating this, Mitchel hesitantly raised his hands, wanting to hug Raegan, but Raegan swiftly evaded.
She looked up, her voice firm.
“Mitchel, I won't be intimate with you.” Recalling Mitchel was about to marry Katie, Raegan refused to be the other woman in their
relationship.
At her words, Mitchel's hands halted, his expression darkening.
He shouldn't turn so soft toward her.
Bang! With a loud bang, Mitchel slammed the door, leaving a heavy silence.
Raegan, consumed with concern for Nicole, felt overwhelmed with anxiety and helplessness.
‘Tears rolled down her cheeks as she stood rooted.
What the hell was she supposed to do...
After a night of restlessness, Raegan rose carly and visited Nicole's parents in the hospital.
There, she learned something important.
Jarrod’s fiancée was injured and hospitalized, potentially linking to Nicole's predicament.
Yet, Raegan couldn't ascertain Jarrod's fiancée's current location.

Later that afternoon, amidst her confusion, Henley called.
Raegan answered, but silence lingered between them.
Finally, Henley broke the silence.

“Raegan, how have you been lately?" Raegan responded coolly, "I'm alright.
I've transferred the medical expenses to your account.” Henley paused, then sighed.
“Raegan, you know | am not lack of money.” Raegan wasn't in the mood for conversation with Henley.
His deceit had painted him in a more complex light than she had anticipated.
Raegan replied icily, “Mr.

skepticism was evident. “I'm aware of Nicole's situation. I can help you." Raegan, her heart tightening, didn't question how Henley knew about it. She urgently inquired, "Can you truly help Nicole?” “Yes. Let's talk about it in person." Henley provided an address and hung up. Upon ending the call, Raegan swiftly hailed

"Consider the detention center's environment. Jarrod has arranged for people to target Nicole there.“ Raegan

responded, “I can help, but | have one condition.” His eyes held a wolf-like intensity, unsettling Raegan.
“What's the condition?" she asked.
Henley stood and sat close to Raegan, his presence making her uneasy.
Raegan recoiled, but Henley pulled her closer forcefully.
He caressed her face, his voice low and rough.
"Be my girlfriend.
From now on, I'll be the only man in your life.” Raegan's complexion was porcelain-like, with soft, full lips.
Henley felt a new, unfamiliar impulse surge within him, an urgent longing unlike anything he had experienced before.
Raegan felt trapped.
Henley's gaze was dark and overwhelming.
Without waiting for her response, Henley kissed her abruptly.

they were in his office. Raegan couldn't believe Henley would dare to behave so inappropriately in such a setting! She turned away,

His restless demeanor suggested an intense, consuming desire toward Raegan. With one push, he pressed her against the

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