Chapter 394 Embarrass Katie | Inside a luxurious hospital room.
As the door swung open, Mitchel turned, anticipating someone's arrival.
His expression darkened immediately upon seeing Katie.
"What's the matter, Mitchel?" Katie approached him, her face etched with concern.
‘How did you manage to come in?" Mitchel propped himself against the bed's headboard, his demeanor icy, creating a barrier that felt unwelcoming to anyone.
Mitchel glanced at the doorway, noticing Matteo's absence, Katie looked unsettled, Before she could offer an explanation, 10°24
Mitchel inquired, "How did you find out I was here?" His gaze bore into her as though-he could see through her.
Katie became anxious. "I was visiting my father," she explained hurriedly. "I ran into Matteo earlier and figured something might have happened to you, so I rushed over." Mitchel remained silent, but Katie, undeterred, sat down beside him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mitchel, what caused you to pass out? Are you okay?" As she spoke, she extended her hand to touch Mitchel's forehead.
Mitchel dodged her hand, his frown deepening, Katie's expression stiffened, her eyes bri ing 1 ve IN Le ABI with tears, Mitchel, I'm just worried about you,"
Mitchel's gaze was unyielding. "Katie, do you ever get tired of this act?"® Katie turned ghostly white, confusion written all over her face. "What are you talking about, Mitchel? I don't understand." "Katie, I've been clear with you," Mitchel said sternly. "We had agreed to clarify our relationship publicly. We shouldn't be seeing or talking to each other beyond that."® His tone was icy. "Don't try to deceive me with your pretense, okay?" Katie, pale, tried to explain, "But Mitchel, I genuinely care..." Mitchel cut her off, not even sparing her a glance, "You should leave now." gue § coldness made Katie clench . : 5 Sts as if she had endured it for a w : Te di le, She asked, Mitchel, is your 1st 0 ance from me because of Raegan? 1024
LISP OFF LITIRFmTr == 't have But are you aware she doesn = ’ ' ete any feelings for you? She's vr | Id she indifferent to you... How cou leave you so easily?" Katie was livid. How could Mitchel embarrass her for such a heartless woman? Mitchel suddenly asked, "Did Raegan just come here?" Katie, taken aback, denied, "No, I haven't seen her." Mitchel's indifferent tone followed. "Do you think you're being clever, Katie?" "Excuse me?" Katie raised his head, meeting his piercing gaze. It was a look she'd never received from him before.
Instead of feeling cherished, Katie felt €xposed under his scrutinizing eyes, her heart racing, She felt unexpectedly agitated.
Mitchel said icily, "You remember the incident where you falsely claimeciio be my fiancée in front of Raegan? We | haven't settled that yet. Don't spout nonsense again, or you'll only harm yourself. Regret would be your only companion." Katie's complexion drained of color.
With tears brimming, she asked, "Are you threatening me, Mitchel?" Katie harbored the illusion that she was the only one who could get close to Mitchel after a five-year company.
Yet, over those years, she had actually Spent more time with Luciana.
Mitchel's heart remained icy. He never fell in love with anyone.
Katie, however, failed to see the reality and believed she was special, thinking Mitchel's indifference toward her wag solely due to Raegan, Mitchel's face wag expressionless, his
voice devoid of warmth. "This 1s = threat. If you do this again, I will follo through." 4 Katie's complexion instantly lost its color. She just sensed a lethal tone in the man's words.
With eyes brimming with tears, she uttered, "Mitchel, does my love for you make everything I do seem wrong? Nou Mitchel cut her off with a frosty tone, “Loving someone isn't wrong. But the way you go about it disgusts me." At his words, Katie was trembling all over. The man she cherished for so many years had just said her love for him repulsed him... He found her repulsive! In a shaky voice, she managed to say, Mitchel, the Glyn family has always been firm in our choice of you, never 10'2A4
wavering..." Then, the door burst open. Matteo stepped inside. — Mitchel commanded with an icy tone, "Escort Miss Glyn out. Secure the door and ensure no outsiders get in." His harsh words felt like a physical blow to Katie. A stinging sensation spread across her cheek.
As Katie was about to utter another word, Matteo signaled her to stop and stated without emotion, "Miss Glyn, this way, please." Katie gazed at Mitchel, her eyes filled with a mix of obsession and bitterness.
Finally, she whispered, "Mitchel, all I've done was out of love for you..." i; muttered to herself, "One day, you will surely regret your indifference toward mel"
She exited Mitchel's ward.
Once outside the hospital, the sorrow on Katie's face swiftly turned -to malevolence. Then, she burst out laughing. If she couldn't have Mitchel, no one would!@ | Back in Mitchel's ward.
Mitchel ordered, "Verify if Raegan was here recently." Matteo felt Mitchel was deceiving himself. Why would Raegan visit him? Mitchel continued, "Keep a close watch on Katie's actions, especially her interactions with my mother, and keep me informed." Mitchel sometimes wondered if Luciana's' mental stability was deteriorating because of Katie's misleading words, His gaze was icy fod sharp. He wished it was just a misconception,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAt the elevator, Stefan waited for Raegan. Upon seeing Raegan, he showed concern, asking, "Is everything okay?" | Raegan snapped back to reality, shook | i her head, and replied, "It's all good." Her mind had been on the Dixon family's illegitimate son. Yet, she felt Mitchel didn't need her worry. His cleverness had led him to remarkable business achievements at a young age.
Surely, he wouldn't be outmaneuvered by an illegitimate son that easily. She felt she was overthinking it.
Then, her phone rang, After answering, Raegan announced, ‘I'm on my way." It was the day of her press conference, and she was nearly late because of these distractions.
"Where to? I can give you a IGE, Stefan offered.
With time pressing, Raegan accepted Stefan's offer.
They reached the hotel hosting the press conference.
Stefan was concerned about Raegan, so he decided to follow her to the scene.
Raegan and Stefan entered the venue together, not knowing a chilling stare followed them.
Only after they went in did the man step out from behind the flowers.
VEST Raegan's retreating figure, he glared with ominous intent.