Chapter 291
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The doorman's claim was nothing but a bluff. The restaurant had no legitimate grounds to compel Raegan to do something or accuse her without solid proof.
The situation escalated into a confrontation involving the trio It was obvious that Raegan was outnumbered.
Nonetheless, Raegan's expression remained unchanged. She stood tall and eyed the three without blinking. "You have no right to inspect my phone." Raegan was not intimidated at all.
At this moment, Lauren noticed the difference in Raegan. Whether it was her composed demeanor or her unwavering tone, Raegan exuded a captivating aura.
The new Raegan bore the likeness of a pampered daughter from a wealthy family.
Five years had passed, and Raegan showed no signs of aging On the contrary, she appeared even more delicate and stunning than before!
Lauren, on the other hand, had changed a lot due to the abortion. Her figure changed, and her skin lost its suppleness. To maintain her current appearance, she had to resort to plastic surgery.
While she appeared well for her age, standing beside Raegan made Lauren feel her own aging more clearly. A surge of jealousy coursed through her.
Seeing that the doorman was trying to flatter her, Lauren asked with malice, "Is this lady a customer of this establishment?"
The doorman grasped Lauren's implication and responded, "I'm not sure. She says she's waiting for someone."
"Waiting for someone? Interesting! Is she really here to wait, or is she trying to hook up with someone?" Lauren scoffed.
The doorman discreetly glanced at Lauren and promptly said to Raegan coldly, "Miss, are you here for dinner? If not, please don't make things difficult for me. Hand over your phone and delete the photo, and I'll let you leave."
"Who told you I'm not here for dinner?" Raegan retorted. Seeing Raegan's confidence, the doorman briefly hesitated. As an employee of the restaurant, he was aware that its clientele consisted of the wealthy and influential.
The doorman's demeanor softened, and he asked, "Well, may I know which chamber you've reserved? Let me verify it in our reservation system."
"Just a moment. I need to ask," Raegan replied.
Just as Raegan was about to call Matteo, Lauren burst into laughter. "Are you gonna search any chambers in this restaurant on Google?"
Lauren's remark insinuated to the doorman that Raegan might not actually be here for dinner.
As if on cue, the doorman instantly called for security via his walkie-talkie. "I need some security at the entrance. Someone's making a scene."
"Copy that," the person on the other end of the channel said. Meanwhile, Lauren shot a disdainful look at Raegan. "If you're sensible enough, hand over your phone right now. Otherwise, when the security arrives, they might have to search you by force."
"Miss, please don't bring disgrace upon yourself," the doorman advised.
In an attempt to ingratiate himself with Lauren, the doorman added, "It would be best for you to cooperate. Otherwise, I might consider posting a story online about you hooking up with men in our restaurant. Imagine the damage to your reputation."
With a stern expression, Vicente chimed in, "How could you do such a thing in a public place, young lady? Listen. It would be wise to surrender your phone and delete the photo ASAP, or there will be consequences. It's for everyone's benefit, you know."
Despite his words, Vicente couldn't help but cast a covetous gaze toward Raegan. In his eyes, Raegan was more alluring than Lauren and exuded a natural, delicate, and youthful charm. He secretly planned to ask his assistant for Raegan's phone number later, hoping to spend some quality time with such a beauty.
Raegan felt a sense of disgust when she saw the three of them working as a team. They wanted her to hand over her phone? Fine!
"You want to check my phone, don't you?" Raegan asked with a friendly smile. She then approached Mrs. Potter, who had remained silent throughout, and earnestly said, "Mrs. Potter, right? They're this deadly sure I had taken some photos. You're the most impartial person here. How about I hand you my phone, and you can verify whether I've done it or not?"
Anyway, it wasn't her husband who was involved in any infidelity, so Raegan was willing to let Mrs. Potter handle the situation on her terms. If Mrs. Potter chose to give Vicente the benefit of the doubt, Raegan would respect her decision.
In truth, Mrs. Potter didn't perceive Raegan in the same light as the three accusers did. On the contrary, she found Raegan attractive and elegantly dressed, while Lauren, the director of Alpire Studio came across as less reputable.
"Sure, I appreciate your trust in me. I'll take a look," Mrs. Potter agreed.
The instant she said those words, the expressions on Lauren's and Vicente's faces changed dramatically. They were unsure what Raegan had captured. If Mrs. Potter were to inspect Raegan's phone, their recent intimacy could be exposed.
Lauren had heard that Mrs. Potter was dubbed as a fierce lady. Vicente didn't come from a prestigious background." However, Mrs. Potter held Vicente in high regard, which had given him some influence within the company. Anyone who tried to seduce Vicente soon discovered that it was akin to courting death. The consequences were rarely favorable.
Having sensed something was off, Mrs. Potter extended her hand for Raegan's phone to check it over. Judging by the look on Lauren and her husband's faces, she knew they were hiding something from her.
Suddenly, Lauren's complexion turned ashen. There was no way she could allow Mrs. Potter to uncover the truth.
Lauren exchanged a discreet signal with the doorman, who immediately understood it. The doorman realized whether he could win Lauren's favor depended on this.
The next second, the doorman stepped forward. Clang! Raegan's phone clattered to the ground.
Then, the doorman began to spin a web of lies. "Miss, you think I don't remember you? This isn't the first time you've engaged in such activities here, is it?"
Upon hearing this accusation, Raegan responded with a chilly tone, "You're saying you've seen me before?"
She had only returned from abroad a few days ago, and this was her first visit to this restaurant. How could this doorman possibly recognize her? Bullshit!
Having fabricated his tale, the doorman proceeded with audacity. "Quit pretending, please. You'd better leave now! When security arrives, you'll only embarrass yourself!"
Just then, a security guard approached. The doorman pointed at Raegan and ordered, "Escort her out!"
"I'll say it once more. I'm here for dinner!" Raegan retorted icily.
However, the security guard paid no heed to her words and prepared to remove her from the restaurant.
Suddenly, a loud noise reverberated through the air.
Following the commotion, the doorman and the security guard were forcefully kicked aside.
Then, a man bellowed in a somber tone, "How dare you lay a hand on her!"
In an instant, the entire establishment fell silent.
The man hurriedly approached Raegan and spoke to her in a low, seductive voice. "Are you hurt?"
Raegan shook her head. "I'm fine."
Nevertheless, the man, who turned out to be Mitchel, remained concerned. After a thorough check to ensure Raegan wasn't harmed, he breathed a sigh of relief. He then turned his gaze to the doorman and sternly asked, "Who are you going to embarrass, huh?"
The doorman was taken aback by Mitchel's demeanor. He pointed at Lauren and stumbled over his words. "No... It's not me. It's the woman over there who claimed this lady took a secret photo."
Lauren trembled with fear when she met Mitchel's gaze. She hadn't expected Raegan to be accompanied by Mitchel, and this stupid doorman had betrayed her.
Mitchel's eyes turned icy as he questioned Lauren, "Is that so? Did she take a photo of you?"