"But I never thought Raegan would go so far as to blame you for her grandmother's death and even push Mitchel to come after you."

As she said this, Lauren made a show of wiping away the tears had gathered at the corner of her eye.

"Tessa, I really want to help you.

But now, Mitchel is so obsessed with Raegan that he's not Listening to anyone else. I have to say, we've underestimated her."

Tessa's eyes welled up with tears. And when she spoke, her voice was thick with loathing.

"You're right. It's all because of that bitch!

If she hadn't come into the picture, I wouldn't be in this mess. As long as I'm around, she won't know peace!"

Lauren feigned concern.

"Tessa, I advise you to not provoke her again.

Look at what you've already lost because of her."

Lauren's words were a slap in Tessa's face and a reminder of everything she had lost. Even her reputation had gone down the drain.

In other words, she now had nothing to lose.

Tessa gritted her teeth and swore, "I'll make sure that bitch regrets every moment of her life!"

After saying these words, Tessa grabbed the money and made her way to the door.

A sinister smile crawled across Lauren's face. Before Tessa walked out the door, Lauren added, “Tessa, even if I can't support you with money, please remember I'm always on your side."

“Thank you, Lauren," Tessa responded, feeling a warmth spread through her.

Once the door closed behind Tessa, Jocelyn let out a sigh of relief and turned to Lauren.

"My lady, you did well just now."

The two of them shared a cunning and knowing smile. They were like two peas in one manipulative pod.

Lauren's words were deliberately said to irritate Tessa and make the latter go against Raegan again.