Just then, the man turned to face her. His refined and distinguished features left Tessa speechless.

How could it be? Tessa clamped her mouth shut and did not dare to make another sound.

Without even giving her a second glance, the man ordered to his men in a monotone, “Go through everyone's phones. I don't want any pictures or videos of this incident online. If anyone refuses to delete them, they'll be hearing from my lawyer."

Though his voice was void of emotion, a chilling air enveloped everyone present.

The men in suits were quick and effective. In no time, the room was empty, and the troublemaking women were kicked out of the ward.

Only Tessa, who was rooted to the spot, remained. It was not that she wanted to stay. Her legs had simply turned to jelly.

Once she broke her paralysis, she uttered, "Hector.

Hector shot her a glance.

"You realize that everything you did today has tarnished the Dixon family name, don't you?"

“Hector, I didn't... I was just passing by... I have nothing to do with this," Tessa stammered.

"Get out of my face. I won't be the one to handle you."

Though Hector spoke without emotion, Tessa felt a cold shiver run down her spine and was on the verge of tears.

What did he mean by that? Who would punish her?

Without further ado, the men in black escorted Tessa out, and an eerie silence settled over the room.

Raegan seemed to be isolated in her own world. Her body shook. And as she made her way to her grandmother, she was almost crawling.

She enveloped her grandmother in a gentle embrace.

Her grandmother seemed so fragile as if she could slip away at any moment. She stared at Raegan with turbid eyes but could not find herself to say something.

For the first time, Raegan felt an overpowering sense of dread.

At this moment, tears blurred her vision.

"Grandma, don't believe them... It's not true... Please, don't believe them..." Raegan implored.