Katie broke down, crying harder, unable to keep her feelings in check.

"Mitchel..."

She stepped closer, almost kneeling by his bed, gripping the sheets tightly. "How can you do this to me? Don't you remember how my family supported you when you needed it?"

Katie wept bitterly, tears streaming. “Mitchel, are you really going to forget all we've been through once you've got what you needed?"

Katie attempted to use public opinion to pressure him. After all, such news would immediately put Mitchel under the microscope. “The reserve dock initiative, the development in the western suburbs, Arctic Bay Park, the Cloud Village project..."

Mitchel's tone was icy. "Do I need to remind you how much your Glyn family benefited from those projects?"

He didn't care that Katie was turning white and went on, “Originally, I didn't meddle in these things. The rumors about the Dixon and Glyn families uniting through marriage was something your father, you, and my mother discussed, wasn't it? Right from the start, this was a partnership that worked well for both sides. And now you're talking about me being ungrateful. Do I need to get Matteo to put together a presentation to show you how the Glyn family from Berton has held its ground in Ardlens?"

With each word, he coldly laid out the advantages the Glyn family had gained over the years. Each project Katie had mentioned was worth a fortune. The idea of him being ungrateful was absurd. It was obvious the Glyn family had been milking money.

Katie's thoughts broke off, plunging her into deep despair. She grabbed Mitchel's hand, tears pouring down her face. “Is it because Raegan is back? What's so special about her? She's married, been a mother, and with other men. Do you really want a woman like her?"

"Shut up!" Mitchel jerked his hand away forcefully.

Katie stumbled and fell to the floor. The fall hurt. Her eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend how Mitchel could show such indifference.

Over the years, their relationship, though not warm, had led her to believe she had a special place in his life, especially since she had supported him through his toughest moments. She couldn't fathom their bond ending in such a cold manner.

"Keep in mind, whether it was before or now, Raegan is and always will be my wife. Think twice before you bring her up again!"

Mitchel's words came as a stark warning, his anger unmistakable.

Deep down, Mitchel believed he was the only one allowed to affect Raegan's emotions. The thought of anyone else causing Raegan distress, whether through actions or words, was unacceptable to him.

Katie's fall snapped her back to reality. Masking her feelings, she wiped away her tears and managed to steady her voice. “I'm sorry, Mitchel. I shouldn't have lost control like that," she apologized.

Mitchel, his expression cold and detached, didn't even bother to Look at Katie, sensing her intentions.

Katie's heart felt as if it was cracking, trying desperately to keep herself together. She wished she hadn't come if she had known this would be the outcome.

Yet, realizing Mitchel's stance, Katie understood that avoiding today's confrontation wouldn't spare her from future ones. It was better to face things head-on.

“Give me three days. I'll talk to my father. You're right. I need to act professionally and properly conclude this matter," Katie pled.