In a fit of fury, Henley lashed out, his fist connecting with the car window and leaving it spider-webbed with cracks. His hand immediately swelled, the skin turning a painful shade of purple and red.

"Son!" Alexis’ voice was laced with concern, his heart sinking at the sight.

But Henley, consumed by a tempest of anger, barked back, "Get out of my sight!"

With that, Henley yanked open the car door and drove away, pushing the vehicle to its limits, a clear reflection of his inner turmoil.

Questions and comparisons swirled in Henley's mind, particularly about Alexis and their seemingly parallel paths, only to realize that fate, it seemed, had always been against him.

Elsewhere, Raegan was attending an event when her phone rang.

On the other line, Mitchel informed her, “The situation at the company has been resolved."

A wave of relief washed over Raegan, prompting her to inquire, “Did they give you any trouble?"

Mitchel, understanding precisely who Raegan was alluding to, reassured her with a simple, "No."

Their conversation was brief yet comforting, ending with Raegan mentioning she needed to return to her commitments at the event.

“Alright, I'll see you tonight," Mitchel replied, their exchange a subtle reminder of the support they found in each other amidst the chaos.

Raegan, feeling the weight of her commitments, replied, "The director wants to discuss something with me after the event, so I might be late tonight.”

Mitchel, ever protective, offered, "If it's too late, I'll come and get you."

“But you might be tied up with work as well," Raegan pointed out.

“I'll make sure to wrap up my tasks early. I'm not keen on you heading home late without me," Mitchel countered, his concern evident.

Raegan, seeking to alleviate his worries, reassured him, "There's really no need to fret. My driver is reliable, and Victor's with me, so I'm in safe hands."

A brief silence followed before Mitchel's voice, deep and suggestive, broke through. "Don't you miss me?"

Raegan's response came quickly. "Absolutely not."

Her response, however, belied her true concern for Mitchel's well-being, especially given the day's tumultuous events at the Dixon Group, not to mention the strain of him potentially driving out to fetch her late at night.

With her bodyguard and the household driver by her side, Raegan felt secure.