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"You!" Alexis, seething with anger, pointed a trembling finger at Mitchel.

Although Alexis could barely contain her rage, she knew she had to take advantage of Mitchel first for her big plans.

Trying to control her fury, Alexis adopted a softer tone: “Marrying Eloise is merely temporary. You could separate from her once the deal is closed. Also, it's not your first divorce and..."

Alexis stopped, swelling with a strange sense of pride, and boasted: "Women flock to us Dixons, especially those from well-to-do families."

In Alexis's opinion, women were nothing more than pawns in his strategic games, valued only by the alliances they brought with them.

Even Luciana had been his calculated choice, selected for her family's status.

Mitchel, on the other hand, held marriage in higher esteem and did not want to get into a debate with Alexis.

«I will not marry Eloise. I need to rest. Please go,” Mitchel said tiredly.

Alexis' irritation with Mitchel was palpable. However, the sight of Mitchel's pale lips tempered his anger.

«Rest then. But remember that then you married that woman without my consent. If it hadn't been for Kyler supporting you, I would have expressed my objection. This time, I won't sit idly by. Like Dixon, your marriage is not your choice. If it wasn't the Benton family, I would have chosen another one for you. Don't betray me again or my response will not be kind.

His words hung in the air, loaded with menace.

As Mitchel's father, Alexis would never harm him directly.

But he knew exactly who Mitchel wanted to protect.

Suddenly, an icy look came over Mitchel's eyes. If you're so obsessed with using marriage as a tool, why don't you try it yourself? With all the women you entertain, why don't you marry them? That would certainly strengthen your company abroad, wouldn't it?

Mitchel revealed Alexis' plans without hesitation.

Alexis' face twisted immediately, a flash of guilt quickly giving way to fury.

"Bastard! How dare you speak to me with such insolence!

Alexis roared.

But Mitchel kept his contemptuous smile and replied: “I only suggest that you reflect on your company abroad before making hasty decisions.

After all, you've worked hard for it, haven't you?

Fury burned in Alexis's gaze. Mitchel had issued a threat.

A blatant threat. Mitchel had dared to threaten him over a despicable woman. Outrageous!

Just as Alexis was about to speak, the door burst open.

Luciana burst in and her eyes fell on the bandage covering Mitchel's chest, now stained with blood.

That vision pierced his heart, as if it had been torn in two.

With an icy gaze, Luciana led Alexis out of the room.

Alexis protested, "Why are you dragging me out? That defiant fool has threatened me, and I'm not going to allow it!

Luciana's fury turned into mockery.

"Did Mitchell threaten you?"

"Yeah!"

Alexis, avoiding telling the whole truth, hastily added: "Just look at your dear son, as ruthless as his mother!"

"Well, I think Mitchel acted appropriately!"

Confused, Alexis pressed, “What was that?”

In a fit of rage, Luciana brandished the bag she had in her hand.

Bang! He slammed it against Alexis's forehead.

«I'm going to beat you to death, you old bastard! My son is hurt, and here you are aggravating him while he bleeds!

Alexis, who was unprepared for the onslaught, was left stunned, his vision blurred by blood.

He reached out to hit Luciana but, blinded, he only managed to trip over his own feet.

Bang! Alexis fell to the ground, his forehead swollen, a ridiculous and pitiful sight.

Luciana looked at him with disdain.

“You deserve it!”

Throughout his life, Alexis had been adored by many women, all tender and gentle with him.

He had never endured such treatment, especially from a woman. It was the height of disgrace.

Regaining his balance, he lunged at Luciana with a sneer.

"Bitch!

"I'll make you pay."

But with her eyesight still diminished, Luciana slipped away easily.

Bang! A dull thud resounded as he missed again.

Alexis stumbled once again, leaving another bump on her forehead.

Luciana, seeing his ridiculous expression, couldn't help but feel amused.

She had always been restrained towards Alexis for Mitchel's sake, without wanting to cause him problems.

For Luciana, today seemed to be going pretty well!

However, she was aware that Alexis would seek revenge, which prompted her to take a few photos of her current disheveled state.

Alexis asked alertly: "What are you doing?"

With a slight pout, Luciana replied: «What do you think? "I'm capturing the moment of the distinguished Mr. Dixon, who seems quite distressed at the moment."

«How dare you! Stop that once and for all!

Alexis, who highly valued his reputation, couldn't bear the thought of anyone seeing him in such a state!

Luciana, with her mind on Mitchel, had no desire to entertain Alexis.

«Are you afraid? Then get the hell out."

Enraged, Alexis's lips trembled as he spat, "A true gentleman does not quarrel with a lady like you. "Next time you will have yours."

He clutched his forehead and ran downstairs to find a doctor, hoping they wouldn't recognize him.

Meanwhile, Luciana ran to the living room. Seeing that Mitchel was still bedridden, with discolored lips and his chest adorned with pink gauze stained with blood, her heart tore.

With a trembling voice, he asked, "Mitchel, what happened?" Does something hurt you? Why don't you call the doctor?

He quickly pressed the call button, urging the doctor to attend to the bleeding.

The doctor faced the challenge of healing the reopened wound.

Once the gauze was replaced, Mitchel's complexion took on a ghostly paleness.

Seeing him, Luciana felt as if her heart was being stabbed with a blade.

"Does it still hurt, Mitchel?"

Mitchel looked up and spoke bluntly.

"Don't worry. I'm fine".

Luciana's eyes filled with tears. Alright? How could he be?

The blade had gotten dangerously close to his heart. It was his heart!

A simple movement could have spelled his end, even beyond the intervention of God.

Luciana's heart was heavy with anxiety over Mitchel's condition, but Mitchel seemed oblivious to his brush with death.

For him, he would risk everything again without thinking twice.

He coughed and asked with a note of concern, "Mom, have you seen Raegan?"

Tears shone in Luciana's eyes as she responded: "I saw her when she came quickly, but then I didn't see her."

Upon awakening, Luciana searched for Mitchel, oblivious to Raegan's whereabouts.

The thought that Mitchel's injuries came from Raegan caused his affection for Raegan to waver slightly.

She tried to divert the conversation, but Mitchel's request stopped her.

“Mom, could you ask him to visit me?” Mitchel implored, his fists clenched around the quilt.

Mitchel thought Raegan had left quickly after Luciana arrived at the hospital, clearly eager to distance herself from the situation.

However, Mitchel still wanted to see Raegan. I missed her a lot.

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