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 eyes, 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 a certainty that Mitchel will marry me. He needs me," she declared, her tone dripping with arrogance.

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."