Benson, his expression marked with concern, turned to Raegan. "Are you alright, Raegan? Is everything okay?"

Raegan struggled to regain her composure, her voice retaining a frosty edge as she spoke. "I'm feeling somewhat unwell. I must excuse myself."

Noticing Raegan's pale complexion, Benson refrained from insisting she stay. "I can have my driver accompany you," he offered.

“That won't be necessary. My driver is waiting outside," Raegan declined politely.

As Raegan exited the room gracefully, Benson turned to Klein with a stern expression. “What did you do to upset Raegan like that?"

Klein scratched his head, stammering, unable to offer a coherent response.

Benson wasted no time in cutting through the evasiveness. "Did you hug her against her wish just now?"

"I... I regret my actions." Klein began to explain before opting instead to apologize. Who could blame him for being captivated by such a stunning woman like Raegan? Caught up in the moment, Klein had impulsively embraced her, unaware of the consequences it would bring.

"You fool!" Benson scolded sharply, "You absolute imbecile!"

"Could you assist in clarifying matters to Raegan? I never intended for this outcome. Her reaction took me by surprise," Klein said to Benson.

In a swift motion, Benson's wine glass landed on Klein's face.

"Ugh!" Benson exclaimed, his tone filled with disdain. “You must be dreaming! Count yourself fortunate I'm not pummeling you. I will inform your father of this incident. Your lack of tact astonishes me. Have you ever interacted with women?"

"I implore you, please. I promise this won't happen. There was no malice in my actions." Klein nearly sank to his knees, begging for leniency. "If my father discovers this, he'll be livid. He might even ground me.

"I'm culpable as well for taking the time to see your true nature before introducing you to Raegan." Benson's frustration boiled over, and he shattered a wine glass at Klein's feet. "Now, leave my sight!"

To Benson, this marked a profound failure. He resolved to offer Raegan a heartfelt apology the next day. His judgment had hit rock bottom.

Recognizing Benson's intense anger, Klein wisely refrained from further words. He promptly rose and made his exit.

"Wait a moment," Benson called out.

Thinking Benson's request signaled a change in attitude, Klein turned, a spark of hope in his eyes.

"Raegan's business card. Give it here," Benson commanded.

With a sigh, Klein retrieved the card.