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Mitchel's handsome features immediately took on a somber tone.

Raegan scoffed.

"I refuse to order any dish that costs more than two hundred dollars."

It was the first time he had uttered such words, however, it had been Mitchel who had disrespected him first.

Despite knowing the importance of the occasion, he had ripped her dress and degraded her in the men's bathroom. Have you ever stopped to think about your emotions?

Therefore, Raegan decided to not only retaliate, but to embarrass him even more than the slight he had given her.

“Raegan!” Enraged, Mitchel's expression turned thunderous as he bellowed.

"That? Does it make you angry? Mr. Dixon, does your control extend to this extent?

Clutching her chest, Raegan laughed lightly.

«Some advice. No good appearance will pave the way to success in business. "You better control that temper, or you'll scare everyone away."

Mitchel's face was frozen as snow and his gaze penetrated her as if he would break her neck at any moment.

Undaunted, Raegan raised her chin defiantly, staring at him.

It was an extraordinary triumph for her to leave him speechless, a feeling too great for a simple tongue.

Their eyes locked in silent confrontation.

After what seemed like an eternity, he smiled, opened the door, and left without a word.

Raegan breathed a sigh of relief and sank onto the toilet seat, her heart racing.

She had to admit that Mitchel was still having an effect on her… It was all too close to a nervous breakdown.

He was right. His body didn't lie.

The fact that Mitchel was moving her again, barely a month after their separation, was mortifying.

Could someone else influence her in that way?

It wasn't something he liked.

While it may seem like he's in control for the moment, angering Mitchel further could be risky.

After a moment of reflection, he shook off those tumultuous thoughts.

Right now, his goal was to work diligently and earn more in the coming days to pay off his debts. Afterwards, I would save money to study abroad.

This way he would distance himself from Mitchel forever.

As he stood up, reflecting on his exit, his attention was caught by Mitchel's jacket hanging up.

It would serve to cover himself.

Ignoring her anger at him, she put on her jacket and left the lobby to call a taxi.

Only when she was safely inside the vehicle did she call Henley, explaining that she had to return early due to unforeseen circumstances.

Henley's tone, soft and gentle through the phone, invited Raegan to contact her if she ever needed help.

Feeling a wave of guilt wash over her, Raegan found Henley's kindness in stark contrast to Mitchel's behavior, like comparing the grace of an angel to that of a mere mortal.

An apology slipped from her lips to Henley once more, unaware that Henley was at the hotel entrance, her eyes following the taxi that took her away.

A shiver flickered in his gaze, belied by the silky softness of his voice that said, "Rest well, Raegan."

Then the call ended.

The warmth of Henley's smile wavered for a moment.

He had thought about treating Raegan tenderly, but Mitchel had beaten him to it once again, forcing Henley to quicken his pace.

Meanwhile, Mitchel had headed to a bar after leaving the hotel.

Luis was there, slightly drunk after a few drinks with Mitchel.

Holding a cigarette between his fingers, Luis commented: “It seems like your father is watching you closely. “He set up a blind date as soon as he found out about your divorce.”

Mitchel, with an expressionless face, asked: "Have you located that woman?"

Luis, shaking his head, replied: «He has disappeared without a trace.

Could she be dead?

Mitchel was silent for a moment, then added: Even if he's gone, the boy could still be alive. Now, Alexis is hell-bent on amassing wealth, probably for that bastard.

«Your father has been covering that boy's tracks well. For now you'll just have to play along and wait for him to slip up.

In a subdued tone, Luis added: "I'm not entirely convinced that they will never get in touch."

Mitchel remained silent, still drowning in the drink.

While Mitchel finished his drinks, Luis scoffed: "What's wrong? Have things not been going well with your ex-wife?

The mention of Raegan caused a visible change in Mitchel's expression, a mixture of indifference and a deeper, darker melancholy.

Watching it, Luis became curious.

“Raegan struck a chord with you, huh? Do you need any advice?

Luis knew Mitchel very well.

Given Mitchel's history of arrogance and never bowing to any woman, he would undoubtedly maintain his pride, even when pursuing a woman.

Mitchel looked up, his response icy.

"Do you even have a wife?"

The question left Luis speechless.

«Mitchel had the audacity to make fun of me for not having a wife? Whatever you want!

"This bastard deserved it." Luis muttered to himself.

Once his thirst was quenched, Mitchel got up to leave.

Luis, considering Mitchel's generous spending at the bar, offered him some advice regardless.

"Mr. Dixon, when pursuing a woman, keep a positive attitude and have a thick skin."

Luis had said his own thing, indifferent to whether Mitchel understood the whole intention or not.

Leaving the bar, Mitchel returned to the company and stayed the night.

Since her divorce, she had rarely visited Serenity Villas.

Memories of Raegan there only fueled his determination to get her back, but he was afraid to resort to forceful methods, something he did not want to do.

The next morning, Alexis and Eloise came to pick up Mitchel.

Eloise's eyes filled with tears when she saw him.

The day before he had chased Mitchel's car for three kilometers, in vain.

On her first blind date, how could she stand to be treated like this?

Distraught, she sought support from Alexis.

Alexis, who had shown her support for Eloise in front of her father, took Eloise directly to Mitchel for a proper explanation.

Mitchel's brow furrowed at her arrival, asking, "Who is this?"

At his words, Eloise shed tears.

It hurt her that Mitchel, her blind date from yesterday, hadn't recognized her.

Alexis, who had promised Eloise's father to seek redress, was now in an awkward situation.

In a low voice, she reprimanded him: “This is Eloise. Do you remember her from yesterday?

Only then did Mitchel remember his concern for Raegan and barely notice Eloise.

Alexis then kindly suggested to Eloise, “Why don't you wait in the living room? I'll have my secretary prepare something tasty. I have to talk to Mitchel, and I'll make sure he takes you later to make peace, okay?

Eloise, casting a glance at Mitchel, left with flushed cheeks and silent sobs.

Once alone, Mitchel expressed his disinterest: "I can't entertain her.

If you want it so much, go ahead.

Alexis, faced with Mitchel's obstinacy, challenged him: "You're still hung up on your ex-wife, right?"

Mitchel's gaze locked on Alexis, frozen.

As Alexis plotted, he insisted: “I'm doing this for the future of the company. Don't make me intervene with your ex, Mitchel.

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