âI know itâs my fault.
I shouldnât have upset you.
Pleaseâ¦â Her eyes fixed on Henl ey with determination as she pleaded, âPlease, bring Janey back to meâ¦â
Raegan was willing to do anything for Janey.
Every second was crucial.
Otherwise, who knew what those monsters might do to Janeyâ¦
âYou!â Henley was not pleased but rather furious.
Here Raegan was, kneeling before him, surely ruining the image he had just built up.
Others would simply assume he was pressuring her.
âStand up!â Henley commanded, pulling her up by the arm.
âRaegan, donât test my patience!â
Henley dragged Raegan to a hidden corner where they couldnât be seen.
Raegan didnât resist and simply said, âJust give Janey back to me.
.
â
âIs that the only thing you can say?â Henley narrowed his gaze.
Henley might Look like a scholar, but when his expression turned cold, an unexplainable darkness clouded his features.
Especially those eyes concealed behind golden-rimmed glasses, like a cunning fox hiding in the shadows.
Beneath his sophisticated exterior, there lay a dangerous appeal, the kind one would find in a modern-day âgentleman rogue.
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âWhat is it that you truly want?â Raeganâs eyes were red, her self-control stretched to its breaking point, itching to rip this cunning man apart.
âWhat do I want?â Gently lifting her chin, Henley offered, âRemain by my sideâ¦â
Raegan felt a chill.
Holding her disgust, she asked, âWhat about Miss Holmes from Manning?â
Matilda Holmes had been engaged to Henley for two weeks.
Alexis set up the engagement, thinking it was a suitable match for Henley, given his status.
Matildaâss family, renowned for their generosity, had an excellent reputation and were an ideal match.
Henley, charming and good-looking, had swiftly captured Matildaâs affection.
Despite the video incident, Matilda stepped up to explain it was just a misunderstanding, showing complete faith in Henley.
She was so infatuated that it was like she was under a spell.
âRaeganâ¦â Henleyâs lips formed a slight smile, his voice husky.
âYou should understand, whoever I marry, they can never take your place in my heart.
â
Raegan felt sick to her stomach.
He desired her as his secret lover, kept in the shadows.
The longing in Henleyâs eyes as he gazed at Raegan was evident as he whispered, âJust stay by my side, Raegan.
You wonât have to worry about anything.
Iâll look after youâ¦â
At that moment, Raegan wished she could slap Henley hard across the face.
How could someone speak such offensive words without a second thought? His audacity was beyond belief!