Chapter 818

Chapter 818:

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Unable to sit still, Raegan was about to leave when Benson and her friend returned. They had been deep in conversation with some close old acquaintances, oblivious to the drama that was unfolding.

Approaching with two well-dressed young men, Benson enthusiastically introduced them to Raegan. «Raegan, meet the children of my best friends. They are trustworthy guys. They are currently working abroad but plan to return to Ardlens eventually. It's good that they relate. After all, you are all the future of our community.

Keen observers would notice Benson's intention to pair Raegan with a potential suitor.

Benson, recently irritated by Mitchel's behavior towards Raegan, had some regard for Mitchel, but placed Raegan, whom he viewed as a daughter, above all others. That's why he felt obliged to reinforce Raegan's social position and demonstrate her popularity.

Despite her age, Benson's occasional youthful whimsy gave her an endearing charm. He was genuine and friendly.

Caught in a dilemma, Raegan refrained from embarrassing Benson, politely exchanging business cards with the two men. She longed to leave, but felt trapped by Benson's commitment to the two men.

Then, unexpectedly, the club's master of ceremonies activated the microphone and energetically announced: "Dear guests, it's another warm Friday night. Let's put aside our devices and embrace our neighbors with warmth and affection.

Raegan, who didn't usually attend these types of events, didn't understand anything.

The next moment, the lights went dark.

In the midst of her confusion, Raegan found herself enveloped in someone's embrace.

Seeing herself embraced in the darkness without knowing the identity of the other party, a sudden chill ran through Raegan's body, causing goosebumps to appear along her spine. It was a strange and inexplicable fear that gnawed at her inside.

"Let go of me... Let go of me..." Raegan had her face pressed against the man's chest, her voice muffled and barely audible. She struggled against his grip, but he was unyielding, his strength overwhelming.

In the midst of the darkness, the resonant voice of the announcer declared: "The culmination of love is revealed in an embrace. May this tender and reassuring gesture alleviate all sorrows tonight.

“Let go of me…” Raegan struggled once more, but her screams were swallowed by the man's enveloping embrace.

His chest was like a magnet, holding her captive, his attraction threatening to consume her.

Raegan kicked frantically, but her legs found only empty space.

As the countdown clock reached its final second, the suffocating grip around Raegan suddenly dissipated.

The room was filled with a loud "snap" that brought back the light.

Raegan's eyes darted to Mitchel's seat, where an unexpected scene unfolded before her.

Amilia, gently rubbing her arm while moaning, had somehow ended up next to Mitchel. "You've squeezed me so much..." he lamented.

Raegan turned pale and felt short of breath.

Klein Becker, the boy with glasses sitting next to Raegan, approached her and said, “I sincerely apologize. Just then…”

Raegan's voice cut the air sharply. "Huging someone without their explicit consent is the height of disrespect." The intensity of his tone abruptly silenced the surrounding chatter.

Benson, with a worried expression, turned to Raegan. Are you okay, Raegan? Is everything okay?

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