His tone was gentle, yet there was a clear warning in his words.

Luciana, pained and speechless, started sweating, the pressure on her wrist too much for her.

When things seemed to get out of hand, Matteo stepped in, saying, “Sir, please, let her go."

Henley gave a sarcastic smile. "I'm just talking to my mother. You don't get the right to say a word."

As Matteo tried to step in, two bodyguards came in and held him back.

Henley ordered, "Could you please take Matteo out for some tea?" But his tone suggested it wasn't going to be a pleasant tea break.

Despite Matteo's competence, the crowded room and worry about hurting Raegan or anyone else restrained him.

When they took Matteo away, Raegan couldn't just stand by. She shouted, “Henley, let Luciana go!"

Henley's smile dimmed a bit, showing confusion as he looked at Raegan.

“Raegan, she harmed you. Don't you hate her?" he asked.

Raegan responded icily, “That's my issue, not yours. Now, get out of here, please."

Aware that Henley was the illegitimate child Katie had mentioned, Raegan became more cautious. Henley was not just an ordinary guy.

Raegan's command seemed to erase Henley's smile completely, leaving his good looks overshadowed by a cold aura.

Henley let go of Luciana but grabbed Raegan's chin and pushed her against a wall. “Raegan, you still don't understand what's best for you after all this time."

Raegan struggled to free herself from Henley's strong hold. “Stop it! Let me go."

Henley pinned her to the wall, his face twisted as he leaned closer.

"Stop? Raegan, I came back for you. Didn't you say you'd leave with me?" he said, stunning Raegan.

Henley moved closer, his breath near her ear. “I'll take you away this time, even if you're no longer alive," he whispered.

Raegan looked at him as though he was insane.

As he tried to kiss her, Raegan desperately tried to push him away.