Chapter 393 Piss Katie Off Katie stood there, exuding an air of arrogance as if she were the one rightfully married to Mitchel.
If Raegan hadn't been privy to the truth, she might have fallen for the facade. Brushing past Katie's presence without a word, she reached for the door, only to find her path abruptly blocked by Katie.
A chill, tinged with malice, flickered across Katie's eyes as she curled her lips into a disdainful smirk. "You can turn around and leave now. As Mitchel's fiancée, it's my responsibility to look after him. Your visits are unnecessary," she declared with unwarranted authority.
The smug look plastered on Katie's face only served to amuse Raegan,
facEan had harbored a sliver of hope that Katie possessed more wit than Lauren, yet here she was, proving to be no better. Both Lauren and Katie seemed to share a penchant for weaving lies with little regard for the truth.
Raegan saw no value in squandering her time on such trivial confrontations.
Her sole purpose was to ascertain Mitchel's well-being, prompted by the fact he fainted at her home. The thought of any harm coming to him while under her roof unsettled her deeply.
Raegan had no interest in unmasking Katie's charade. With a frosty tone, she demanded, "Please move aside." "The audacity!" Katie, unable to maintain ga facade of grace under Provocation, retorted with a sneer, "You want to be a mistress?"
Katie had crossed paths with Raegan enough times to believe that the label of "mistress" was Raegan's Achilles’ heel. By casting this accusation, Katie aimed to dispel Raegan.
Yet, Raegan's reaction was one of Jil serene indifference, her lips curving i into a faint smile as she posed a pointed question, "Miss Glyn, are you suggesting that Mitchel has acknowledged you as his fiancée?" Katie's gaze sparkled with a hint of defiance, her voice laden with an unconvincing assurance. "He has, indeed. It's common knowledge that we're a pair. Spare me your attempts to stir up trouble, Enough with the baseless claims!" Raegan's expression turned icy at Katie's audacity, The gall of her lies was astounding, "Is that so? Why don't we verify your claim by asking him
directly?" Raegan proposed, her tone steady and challenging. "How about it, Miss Glyn? Do you have the courage?" "You..." Katie found herself at a loss for words, her anger rendering her speechless. | | | Raegan, hand poised on the doorknob, inquired with detached curiosity, "Miss Glyn, would you like to go in? Or shall I proceed without you?" "You can't get inside!" Katie's outburst came with a contorted face, a clear sign of her agitation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRaegan couldn't help but let a sardonic smile grace her features.
Watching Raegan's reaction, realization dawned upon Katie. She was tricked by Raegan! She had unwittingly confessed to the falsehood of her engagement to Mitchel.
Katie, now seething, accused, "Are you
mocking me?" In her view, Raegan was but a lowly adversary, unworthy of engaging in such cunning.
Yet, it was Raegan who stood unflinching, her retort cutting through the tension. "So, Miss Glyn, why | choose to be a liar when you could be a decent person?" Raegan's words were a sharp rebuke to Katie's charade, laying bare the facade Katie so desperately clung to.
Katie's face twisted with anger. This bitch! Did Raegan just dare to make fun of her? Yet, as quickly as Katie's rage flared, it vanished, replaced by a serene facade.
With a smile that didn't reach her €yes, Katie dropped her act. "So, Mitchel has confided in you that our | relationship is merely for show, tailored to the situation at hand?"
Raegan remained silent, puzzled by Katie's sudden admission.
with a poised smile, Katie offered-an explanation, "You're wondering why we're putting on this charade? Mitchel's father is attempting to strip him of his authority. To retain his position within the company, Mitchel chose to align with me." Raegan's response was cool and measured. "I'm aware." Katie found herself at a loss for words, her plans thwarted. Her fists balled in frustration, and she seethed internally.
Mitchel had divulged everything to Raegan. Yet, there was one detail Mitchel had omitted, simply because he himself was in the dark.
Wearing a guise of tranquility, Katie posed another question, "Do you know the reason behind Mitchel's father's desire to undermine Mitchel?"
Raegan was at a loss. Alexis didn't seem to fit the mold of a caring father.
He appeared more interested in manipulating Mitchel like a chess piece.
Before Raegan could voice her confusion, Katie unveiled more of the story with a sly grin. "Mitchel's father was infuriated upon learning of Mitchel's marriage to you and his refusal to be controlled. His father views him as nothing more than a tool, opting instead to support Mitchel's half-brother for the coveted position." Raegan's expression registered shock.
"What?" Mitchel had a half-brother, an unexpected revelation that suggested a complex family dynamic within the Dixon lineage, Katie, basking in her perceived victory, couldn't hide her smugness, "It's 5
certainty that Mitchel will marry me.
He needs me," she declared, her tone dripping with arrogance. f This statement seemed to lift a weight off Katie's shoulders. In her view, Raegan stood no chance. Devoid of wealth and influence, Raegan posed no threat to her aspirations.
With a sneer, Katie added, "Luciana will be arriving shortly. I suggest you leave at your earliest convenience.
She's not keen on encountering you." Raegan's hand, which had been poised to open the door, stilled. The chaos of the moment had made her overlook the unpleasant realities and characters she wished to distance herself from.
The mention of Luciana, Alexis, and the burdens of the past prompted a moment of introspection, Raegan lowered her head. Why bother opening this door? Could there truly be
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a future for her with Mitchel? Reality echoed a resounding no.
All Raegan sought was tranquility;-yet Mitchel's presence invariably disrupted her peace. Acknowledging the futility of holding on, she realized it was time to sever ties. Her visit was simply trying to see if he was okay. Beyond that, entangling herself further would only lead to distress.
Katie, observing Raegan's delicate face, suppressed her malicious urges. She issued a final warning, “Stay away from Mitchel. You're chasing illusions." Raegan, undisturbed by Katie's venom, responded with serene defiance, "I wish you all the best then. May you truly receive what you're striving for, without ending up empty-handed." After her words, Raegan pivoted, leaving a stark silence in hey wake,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe Ethirk that had confidently adorned Katie's face instantly crystallized into a mask of fury. "Stop! What are you implying?" she demanded, her voice laced with indignation.
"Miss Glyn, isn't it clear to you?" || Raegan's reply came with a gentle smile, a stark contrast to Katie's agitation. "Haven't you realized that Mitchel's interest lies solely with the Glyn family's influence?" Katie exhaled deeply, her initial panic subsiding. She had braced herself for a revelation from Raegan, well aware that Mitchel's affections were tethered not to her but to the prestige of her family.
Yet, in Katie's eyes, this distinction held little weight, Her aspirations of marrying Mitchel] remained intact, bolstered by her family's name, "The
really make a difference?" she retorted with a haughtiness that belied her earlier panic.
"There is a big difference," Raegan countered with a serene smile, her | composure unshaken. "Ardlens is | home to families far more influential than the Glyn lineage." With these parting words, Raegan walked away, her departure leaving a lasting impression. If Katie failed to grasp the significance, it reflected poorly on her understanding, not on Raegan's intentions. Raegan's choice not to check on Mitchel personally wasn't born out of Katie's deceit. It was a deliberate effort to close that chapter, to prevent fostering any false hopes.
Katie had aimed to wound Raegan with a targeted strike, exploiting what she Presumed to be Raegan's
VITRerabilities, Yet, Raegan's indifference rendered Katie's attempts futile, reducing Katie to nothing more than a pitiful figure.
Raegan's resolve was clear. She refused to be diminished by anyone, Mitchel included.
Katie stood in the wake of Raegan's departure, her earlier triumph dissolving into confusion. The realization dawned on her too late, leaving her to ponder the depth of her misunderstanding.
Raegan's words left Katie grappling with the unsettling truth. There were indeed wealthier families with whom Mitchel might forge alliances, diminishing her significance in his strategic plans, Katie wasn't naive. She hag anticipated this possibility and had EVEN considered Luciana as an
alternative ally. However, what truly infuriated her was Raegan's apparent indifference to Mitchel's marital prospects.
Katie had devoted years to Mitchel, acutely aware of the depth of his affection for Raegan, a love so profound that he would risk everything for her.
Yet, Raegan seemed utterly disinterested in the very thing Katie yearned to claim for herself.
Katie's expression darkened, a mix of venom and spite contorting her features. In her eyes, Raegan was unworthy of Mitchel's deep-seated love. The realization left her seething, her thoughts swirling with resentment and disdain, After a moment of bitter reflection, Katie spun on her heel, her resolve hardening, She pushed the door open,
the name "Mitchel" escaping her lips ll in a mixture of hope and determination, { A