"I feel fine," Mitchel countered, eager for a few more moments with her.

Despite his handsome, yet slightly pallid appearance, Raegan saw through his bravado. “Absolutely not, or you can forget about your porridge."

Mitchel conceded, suggesting, “Let Matteo drive you back then."

"I've got my own ride," Raegan replied.

Still, Mitchel insisted with a concern that roughened his voice, "Have him follow you back. It's late, and I worry."

Raegan felt a sweetness swell in her heart, a comforting warmth spreading within.

After Raegan's departure, Mitchel's night took a turn. Katie's anxious voice reached him over the phone.

"Mitchel..." Katie was on the verge of tears, revealing her father's sudden heart attack.

"How could this happen?" Mitchel's brow furrowed in concern.

"I don't know. Suddenly, my dad passed out at home." Katie's voice trembled.

Tears brimmed in Katie's eyes as she spoke. “Would you mind postponing the clarification press conference tomorrow? The Glyn group is in disarray. News like this could tank the stock price. For the long-standing friendship between our families, could you consider delaying it..

Mitchel took a moment, his lips drawing into a thin line. “I'll reach out to the finest cardiovascular specialist for your father and make every effort to pull him through."

Relief washed over Katie, her heart lighter with the knowledge that her choice was sound.

The next moment, Mitchel's voice carried a chill. “The Glyn Group can have half a month to steady itself against any sudden events and shifts in the stock market before we hold the press conference."

This concession was a significant gesture of respect from Mitchel to Katie's father. The Glyn Group now had a fortnight to manage the crisis. It was enough time. His mind was set. He would swiftly handle any tribulations that might unsettle Raegan.

Katie couldn't believe what she just heard. The words coming from Mitchel were ruthless. Trembling, she choked and pled, "Mitchel, but..."

But before Katie could finish her words, Mitchel, with an emotionless voice, interrupted, “I don't want to hear any but! Katie, listen up.

If the Glyn Group fails to come up with a solution for the present crises, then the PR team needs to be booted out of the company."

"I..." Katie wanted to argue, but Mitchel interrupted her again, saying firmly, "That will be all."

Then, not caring for what Katie had to say, Mitchel had cut off the call.