Katie's words held an implicit threat toward Mitchel. She anticipated a slew of complications once the child was born. She was convinced that a man of Mitchel's stature couldn't be ignorant of the repercussions.

Despite the Dixon family's staunch policy against recognizing illegitimate children, Katie reasoned that since she became pregnant when Mitchel was still single, their child couldn't be deemed illegitimate. This child represented her leverage.

Moreover, with her arrangement, even before the child's birth, Katie assumed Raegan's demise should already be underway. In this lifetime, the sole woman destined to marry Mitchel was her, and no other. For any woman who drew near to Mitchel, would mysteriously vanish without a trace, much like the way she had orchestrated Raegan's "accident" in the past.

Raegan had narrowly escaped last time, but this time... Katie's gaze fell, a fleeting glint of determination flickering in her eyes before vanishing.

Mitchel's countenance remained impassive as he spoke. "Miss Glyn, if you choose to proceed with the pregnancy, do so. However, this child bears no relation to the Dixon family."

Tears brimmed in Katie's eyes as she pleaded, “Mitchel, are you truly disregarding our shared history? Do the five years we spent together mean nothing to you?"

Katie's words sounded like an accusation of Mitchel being unfaithful.

Mitchel frowned, fearing Raegan might get the wrong idea and overthink. He narrowed his eyes, his tone frigid as ice. "What transpired between us during those five years?"

Tears and grievances streamed down Katie's face as she implored, “Mitchel, I'm not Leveraging our past to hold you accountable to me, but you must acknowledge your responsibility for our child. Please, don't leave me to face this alone..."

Katie's words danced on the edge of clarity, simultaneously answering his question and yet revealing nothing at all.

Mitchel, a conventional man, found himself unable to argue with Katie, despite feeling repulsed by the situation.

Growing impatient, Mitchel's frown deepened. "Katie, are you suggesting that the benefits you received from Alexis weren't sufficient, or that you haven't gained enough from the Dixon Group?"

Katie's complexion paled, as though her very skin had been peeled away. "Mitchel, are you accusing me of these charges because of this woman?"

Katie bit her lip, tears mingling with her grievance. "Are you going to get rid of our child for her sake?"

Raegan couldn't help but be amazed at the performance Katie was delivering. If not for the solid foundation of trust between Mitchel and her, Katie's provocation would likely have sparked conflict between them.

"Miss Glyn, please hold back your tears," Raegan interjected suddenly.

"While you often mention the past five years of companionship, can you provide any concrete evidence or memorable moments? You've spent half a decade with Mitchel, yet you can't recall a single significant event?"

Katie froze, her cheeks betraying a flush of embarrassment. Through gritted teeth, she retorted, "No matter what you say, you cannot deny that Mitchel loved me!"

Katie's only aim was to disgust Raegan.

Katie assumed, without Raegan, Mitchel would have inevitably fallen for her. It was all Raegan's doing.