She politely declined, “I'm sorry, Henley. I'm not looking to be in a relationship right now. You are amazing, and you deserve someone better."

“Raegan, don't underestimate yourself. You excel in every aspect in my eyes."

Henley's words were open and sincere. He sounded like he truly appreciated her.

Before Raegan could respond, Henley continued with a smile, "As you venture onto a broader stage in the future, there will be plenty of men pursuing you. Don't turn me down immediately. Give me time to prove myself. Then, you can decide whether to accept me or not."

Raegan's cheeks flushed in response to his words. Rarely had someone confessed to her with such passion.

This was a completely new experience for Raegan, something she had never experienced with Mitchel. After all, Mitchel and she were from different social worlds.

Mitchel was someone out of her league. Even though Mitchel never looked down on her, Raegan always felt at a disadvantage in their relationship, as if she didn't deserve him.

Back when she was younger, numerous suitors pursued her, but at that time, she prioritized her studies. To fend them off, she fabricated a story about having a boyfriend in a different city, leaving her admirers disappointed and backing off.

Marriage narrowed her social circle even further, limiting her interactions with men. At that time, romantic considerations were furthest from her mind.

Henley's words sounded reasonable, and he didn't press her to accept him immediately. The final decision was hers, leaving Raegan unsure of how to decline him.

Before she could say anything more, Henley gracefully left, not giving her the chance to voice her thoughts.

When he got into the car, the kindness on Henley's face vanished instantly.

He noticed that every time he got close to Raegan, his head would ache, causing discomfort.

Furthermore, this unease had been escalating, unsettling his nerves and clouding his mind.

He was always adept at keeping his thoughts to himself. He would never reveal his true feelings, no matter how badly he wanted something.

He would first lay out a detailed plan and make his prey approach him voluntarily.

He relished the feeling of having complete control over everything.

However, this time, he felt no satisfaction. He only had an uncontrollable impulse.

He was anxious and frantic, yearning to possess Raegan as soon as possible.

Glancing back at the window, a smile played on Henley's lips, but it held no warmth. Only an icy coldness and malice lingered.