Eloise observed Raeganâs reddened cheek, then her own palm, and understood the cause.
Attracted by the noise, Bryce confronted Eloise with a fury akin to a lionâs, âEloise, have you lost your mind? How could you hit her like that?
Although Bryce bore no fondness for Raegan, he still defended Raegan.
After all, he was the one who brought Raegan here with him.
If any reprimand was aimed at Raegan, it should come from him, not others.
Eloise had intended to apologize to Raegan.
She was frank but never malicious.
But as soon as she heard those questioning from Bryce who was younger than her, she retorted immediately, âWhy the outrage? It was unintentional.
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âThen offer her your apologies,â Bryce insisted.
Bryceâs anger seemed to eclipse Eloiseâs, and he looked poised to force an apology by grabbing Eloiseâs collar.
Terrified, Eloise sought refuge behind Mitchel, clutching at Mitchelâs garment in her anxiety.
Mitchel intercepted Bryceâs hand with a scowl, his voice icy.
âCalm yourself.
It was an accident.
â
Bryce winced at the pain in his hand, incredulous.
âMitchel, youâre taking her side?â
âYes, is that an issue?â
Mitchelâs gaze grew frostier.
âAre we proceeding with our hike or not?â
Initially, Raegan didnât mind at all, aware that Eloise didnât do it on purpose.
However, witnessing Mitchelâs overt protection over Eloise shifted something within her.
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She knew the feeling of being defended was undeniably pleasant.
Eloise, grinning broadly, trotted behind Mitchel and taunted Bryce with a face.
Bryce was seething with anger.
He had believed he could have some fun when Hector was away, but he hadnât anticipated that Hector would assign Mitchel to watch over him.
Moreover, Mitchel, the typically occupied CEO was monitoring him personally and even joined his hiking with Raegan.
Such misfortune!
Raegan found Bryceâs defending her startling.
She was somehow moved, bolstering her resolve to better his opinion of her.
âWhatâs the plan, exactly? Could you tell me now?â Raegan inquired.