“I want you and Mitchel to pay the price!"

Raegan's heart skipped a beat as she looked at the glinting blade.

She composed herself and asked, “Tessa, are you disconnected from reality? Mitchel and I got divorced long ago. Don't you know that?"

"What? You got divorced?" Unaware of this development, Tessa's surprise was visible on her face.

In an attempt to appeal to Tessa's sense of reason, Raegan comforted Tessa, “Even if I die, it won't affect Mitchel in the least. But if you murder me, you won't be able to escape from justice. The police will keep on hunting you down."

Raegan added, “You just want money, right? I can gather the sum for you."

In a harsh and rude tone, Tessa shot back, "Do you know what Mitchel said when I asked him for five million dollars for your life?"

Raegan kept struggling to free her hands from the ropes while pretending to be curious.

"What did he say?"

"He's willing to exchange your life with any amount of money as long as you're safe and sound. But I can't get a dime if you die," Tessa revealed.

Tessa's Lips curled up in what she thought was a sweet smile. But on her face, it looked terrifying.

"He seems to care about you," Tessa added.

This revelation left Raegan bewildered and unable to grasp even her own emotions.

"I once thought Mitchel was interested in Lauren. But it turns out he prefers you, you wretched girl. Lauren had me fooled. She made me believe that if you were out of the picture, she could step into your shoes, and I could gain a lot by being friends with her," Tessa elaborated.

“But I never expected that you'd outmaneuver even Lauren, Mitchel's first love!"

Raegan's eyes widened in shock at the mention of Lauren's name, and she asked in disbelief, “Are you saying Lauren tricked you into kidnapping me last time?"

Raegan had suspected the mastermind was Lauren all along. But Lauren had always denied it, and Tessa disappeared without a trace.

The mystery had remained unsolved, especially after Lauren was admitted to a mental hospital.

Raegan turned bloodshot as Tessa's words confirmed her worst fears.

With a voice shaking with rage, she questioned, “You two conspired to harm my child, didn't you?"