Mitchel cast a penetrating gaze her way. “What do you have in mind?"

Raegan snorted unhappily. “Oh? Are you afraid that I will go too far?"

Whether Mitchel was afraid that Raegan would go too far or not, Lauren certainly was.

Convinced that Mitchel would show mercy on her for old time's sake, Lauren turned her gaze toward him, her eyelashes fluttering in a plea.

In a desperate appeal, Lauren cried, "Mitchel, please... I'm innocent.

That scheming woman framed me!"

Kneeling on the ground with a broken hand and smeared makeup, Lauren resembled a fray dog.

Assuming Mitchel's silence meant that he was in a dilemma, Raegan flashed a smile and said, “It's fine if you don't want to see her hurt."

Anyway, Raegan knew that when her brother returned, Lauren wouldn't be able to escape his wrath. In that case, she wouldn't owe Mitchel a favor. If Mitchel was reluctant to let Lauren face the music, she was fine with it.

But to her shock, Raegan was met with a nonchalant response from Mitchel. "I don't want you to dirty your hands."

As long as Raegan was clear about what she wanted, Mitchel would get someone else to do it for her. He was not willing to let her dirty her hands for unworthy people.

Raegan found herself taken aback, utterly unprepared for the words that escaped Mitchel's lips. If it were from someone else, the statement might come off as pretentious.

But Mitchel, with his striking looks and composed demeanor, exuded sincerity. In fact, there lingered a subtle touch of romance, catching Raegan off guard.

Feeling a warmth creeping up her ears, Raegan uneasily touched her earlobe and retorted, "Cut it out."

"I'm serious." Tilting his head slightly, Mitchel vowed, "I won't let anyone who hurts you go."

The gravity of his words left Raegan momentarily speechless. A crimson blush painted her cheeks, and her ears burned. She kind of appreciated his usual state.

On the sidelines, Lauren's face darkened as she observed the flirtatious exchange between the two.

To add insult to injury, they were acting like she wasn't even here.

The worst thing was that even the slightest movement she made brought sharp pain to her entire body.

Lauren's eyes filled with hatred as she gazed at the stunning Raegan.