“This isn't just about their talents or looks. It's about two exceptionally matched individuals!"

"Ah, the way he placed his hand was so chivalrous, and his look so affectionate. They're a perfect match."

“Raegan, just like her mother, is stunning. Her family members are so dazzling!"

Mitchel sat there, speechless. These comments deepened his thoughts and complicated his feelings. The confident, radiant Raegan he saw on the screen was vastly different from the girl he remembered from five years ago.

Learning that Raegan was Casey's daughter and thus named her studio "Crescent" took him by surprise and filled him with anxiety. Raegan's growing appeal meant she might draw the attention of many, possibly more suitable suitors than him.

This thought, hinting at his diminishing chances, pierced his heart, inflicting profound discomfort.

Mitchel was engulfed in doubt like never before. He often pondered during his low points whether he could stand the sight of Raegan with someone else, leading a life without him.

But the answer eluded him. Merely thinking about the possibility was agonizing as if his heart was being wrenched out. Could he survive a life without Raegan? Of course not!

Firm in his conviction that Raegan must be with him, Mitchel vowed to cling to her, come what may.

In the parking lot at ground level, Raegan and Stefan were about to hop into their car when a shadowy man suddenly lunged at Raegan.

Stefan quickly pulled Raegan to safety, obstructing the assailant's grimy hand.

"Get out of the way! I'm her uncle!" the man snapped.

Raegan glanced at the man upon hearing this. She recognized him as Brent and her gaze turned frosty.

Brent grinned cheekily at Raegan. “Hey Raegan, it's been a while!"

Recalling his absence even during her grandmother's funeral made Raegan's expression even more icy. “Oh, so you're still alive."

“Hey!" Brent spat on the ground repeatedly. “Cursing me, are you?

I've got years to go!"

Raegan observed Brent's unchanged, shameless demeanor. She grew more detached. “Whatever. We're off."

With that, Raegan moved to enter the vehicle.

Brent, desperate, reached for Raegan, blurting out, "Wait! You bitch!