The conversation reached an impasse as Luciana pondered aloud, "With both of you so firm in your stances, I want to support you, but I'm at a loss without even knowing how far along you are..."

"I'm three and a half months pregnant!" Katie let slip before she could stop herself and instantly regretted revealing this so soon.

She had intended to keep this under wraps a bit Longer.

To Katie's relief, Luciana reacted positively. “Katie, I knew you wouldn't deceive me. You've always been trustworthy. You have my full backing!"

Feeling a wave of relief, Katie voiced a plea, “Luciana, please keep the month of my pregnancy between us for now. I'm concerned Mitchel might press for drastic measures if he finds out too soon."

"You have my word. I won't bring it up," Luciana reassured Katie, her voice firm with conviction. "Mitchel wouldn't dare. If he tries anything, I'll stand against him!"

Katie responded with a thankful smile, “Thank you, Luciana."

Katie then switched topics, showing concern for Luciana's wellbeing.

“How's your migraine been? You might be running low on medication. Shall I bring you some more?"

“That would be wonderful, my dear. I was just thinking I needed more."

Luciana seemingly appreciated the gesture.

"I'll bring it over tomorrow." Katie concluded the call, barely concealing her triumphant smile. With Luciana on her side, she felt confident in her marrying Mitchel. It seemed to her that Mitchel was cornered, with no escape available.

In the Dixon Group, the internal investigation took a pivotal turn as they unveiled their key evidence, meticulously documenting every transaction Mitchel had authorized, suggesting a conflict of interest with the Glyn Group.

Mitchel faced the allegations with a composed silence, even as the investigation suggested his withdrawal from the Eastern Garden project was driven by personal vendettas and romantic entanglements rather than business acumen.

Mitchel's response was marked by a stoic calm, refraining from justifying his actions or countering the claims made against him.

The drama escalated as Alexis stepped forward, feigning regret over the unfolding events while simultaneously shining a Light on Henley's contributions to the Dixon Group.

The underlying motive behind Alexis’ actions was transparent, yet Henley's achievements, despite being commendable, could not eclipse the legacy of success Mitchel had established at the Dixon Group.

While the accusations appeared grave, they did little to shake the financial stability of the Dixon Group, leaving the shareholders in a state of uncertainty about demanding Mitchel's resignation.

Sensing the need to sway the opinion decisively, Alexis introduced a dramatic twist. "Gentlemen, there's an additional revelation that demands our attention, a handwritten letter from our founder, Kyler Dixon."

The atmosphere tensed immediately, recognizing the significant weight Kyler's words would carry, even posthumously.