Lauren's words struck a chord in Tessa.

Tessa remembered a muffled phone conversation she had overheard. Mr. Jenkins... The only Mr. Jenkins she knew was Matteo Jenkins!

Alerting the authorities would be futile if Matteo was involved.

Matteo wouldn't dare act without orders from Mitchel.

The phrase “please women." It clicked. Who else could it be but that bitch Raegan? How dare Raegan want her gone!

Noticing the shift in Tessa's expression, Lauren realized her point had hit home. All she needed to do now was fan the flames.

Lauren advised softly, "Tessa, you have to stay in for the next couple of days."

"Why?"

“Raegan is also admitted in this hospital. Running into her could be disastrous, especially if she talks to Mitchel."

“What? That bitch is in this hospital?" Tessa seethed, grinding her teeth in fury.

Lauren nodded, her eyes welling up with tears.

"I might not be able to look out for you much longer. Raegan despises me, and Mitchel plans to send me overseas. So you'll need to be extra cautious and avoid Raegan at all costs."

Tessa felt a surge of shock, morphing quickly into seething rage.

Mitchel treated Lauren so well, yet he would send Lauren away overseas for the sake of Raegan. Undoubtedly, Mitchel wouldn't let her off the hook easily since Raegan harbored a grudge against her.

What had that bitch done to deserve such favor? This thought only heightened her animosity.

Tessa blamed Raegan for everything that had befallen her.

Her eyes narrowed, teeth clenched, Tessa hissed, "She's as good as dead."

“Tessa, what's your plan?" Lauren's face showed a mix of concern and confusion.

“Don't play the fool. Mitchel's fond of Raegan now. If you cross her, you're the one who'll pay the price."

Lauren's words only fanned the flames of Tessa's anger.