This declaration stirred murmurs within the crowd. Wasn't Mitchel deceased? How could there still be a spokesperson for him?

Matteo signaled for Raegan to step forward onto the stage. With poise, Raegan addressed the gathering, "Good morning, everyone. Today, I am here to announce that the news of Mitchel Dixon's demise, as declared by Mr. Alexis Dixon, is untrue!"

Instantly, the room's atmosphere charged with tension, reporters startled by this unexpected turn.

“You're lying! You..." Alexis began to launch an insult but checked himself in the presence of the media. “You're spreading falsehoods.

I wished to maintain my son's dignity, but since you're spreading rumors, I will reveal the truth to everyone.

The large screen was prepared. It flickered to life, showing the last few seconds of footage of Mitchel driving, recorded by a _ rear security vehicle.

Mitchel's profile appeared firm and handsome, his expression not one of fear but of tranquil acceptance.

Raegan's initial viewing of the footage gripped her heart, constricting her breath.

The footage was succinct, spanning less than a minute.

In the closing seconds, the vehicle descended into the depths of the ocean.

Subsequently, a tremendous explosion ensued. Instantly, flames alone ascended into the sky.

Matteo observed Raegan, struck by her profound sorrow.

Since the incident, Raegan persistently maintained that Mitchel remained alive.

To Matteo, Raegan was disguising profound despair with hope.

When the footage ended, Alexis dropped the pretense of grief and demanded sternly, “After witnessing this, do you still dare to claim Mitchel is not dead?"

Raegan appeared on the verge of tears. But she swiftly regained composure by closing her eyes briefly. When she reopened them, all signs of tears had vanished.

"There's no evidence of his death," Raegan asserted, her tone resolute. "Only the explosion, nothing more."

Alexis seethed with anger. Wasn't the massive explosion and the person in the car enough proof of death?

Others present also struggled to comprehend. How could anyone survive such a scenario?

Raegan then presented an official missing person notice from the police, declaring firmly, “He is missing, not confirmed dead."