Lauren was taken aback by this revelation.
How had the Foster family suddenly entered the picture?
Raeganâs true identity as a member of the Foster family remained a closely guarded secret, known to only a select few in Ardlens.
With an arrogant assumption, Lauren speculated that Raegan might have conspired with someone from the Foster family, further stoking her frustration.
âCary, you must find a solution for me.
I absolutely need to secure this contract.
â When Lauren used the word âmustâ, she meant it.
Failure was not an option.
Cary frowned and replied, âThen youâll have to come up with a plan, or it will be a difficult challenge to overcomeâ¦â
A plan? Lauren suddenly recalled Caryâs coveted gaze at Raegan during dinner.
Although he hadnât said anything, it hadnât escaped the notice of those around him.
This Lothario!
With a flattering smile, Lauren suggested, âWhat if we orchestrate a scandal involving allegations of s@xual bribery with Crescent?â
Cary appeared puzzled, asking, âWhat do you have in mind?â
Lauren leaned in, whispering her plan into Caryâs ear.
Caryâs eyes narrowed with excitement, and he enthusiastically slapped his thigh, declaring, âLetâs proceed with that!â
The dinner gathering lasted quite a while.
Halfway through the dinner, Raegan excused herself and went to the restroom down the hall.
When Raegan came out, she noticed a woman coming out of the family restroom but disappeared a second later.
The woman seemed somewhat familiar.
Apart from that, there were some few strange sounds emanating from the family restroom.
Reagan frowned, and she was about to open the door of the restroom and check what was going on when someone spoke from behind her.
âRaegan.
â
Raegan turned around and found Katie standing behind her.
Katieâs gaze flicked toward the family restroom behind Raegan before she narrowed her eyes.
Then, Katie turned her attention back to Raegan and said, âSorry, I didnât have a chance to say hello to you earlier.
â
Raegan was a little confused.
She had already made it clear that she didnât know Katie, so she didnât understand why they needed to greet each other.
Katieâs lips curved upwards into a warm smile.
âMitchel mentioned that you have amnesia and thatâs why you donât remember me.
Allow me to reintroduce myself.
Iâm Katie Glyn, and Iâve known Mitchel since we were children.
â
Raegan arched her eyebrow and inquired, âWhat does that have to do with me?â
Katie paused for a moment, then smiled gently.
âI just wanted to say hello.
â
Katieâs calm words had zero effect on Raegan.
Raeganâs tone remained cold.
âWhy would you say hello to me? Arenât you Mitchelâs friend?