That meant Mitchel would face the imminent loss of his entire world.

Despite the looming downfall of Mitchel's world, Katie refused to back down. Even if Mitchel lost everything, she was not about to let another woman claim him. Especially because Raegan was not easily swayed by material possessions or social status. If Mitchel's true identity was revealed, Raegan might pity him and reconcile, undoing all of her sabotage efforts. She would not sit and watch it happen!!!

After years of infatuation, Katie was not ready to release her grip on Mitchel. She assumed, even without the Dixon family legacy, Mitchel's remarkable competence would form a business empire into a new era of grandeur. The prerequisite for this prosperous future was Mitchel's cooperation with her. By aiding Mitchel's escape from Henley's persecution, she could ensure his success after his downfall.

Katie was certain Mitchel would agree to her conditions. Her scheme was carefully orchestrated, binding Mitchel to her side and amass riches for her before his days were numbered. After all, he couldn't possibly know about the absence of the cure for the toxin within his body, likely still under the presumption that she had antidote in her possession.

However, Raegan's unexpected pregnancy could upend her carefully laid plans. Katie couldn't tolerate any uncertainties.

Katie's grip tightened, threatening to snap the fork she held. Since Raegan's pregnancy put a wrench in her plans, she was determined to test Raegan's ability to carry the child to term.

After finishing her conversation with the dye factory owner, Raegan went downstairs.

As Raegan descended the staircase, Janey's video call drew her to a halt, and the two chatted amiably.

Gently interrupting Janey after a comfortable five-minute exchange, Raegan addressed her with a motherly tenderness, "My dear Janey, I am heading to the car now, and we'll resume our conversation once I'm safely inside, alright?"

"Okay, byebye!" Janey blew a kiss to the screen.

Savoring Janey's kiss, Raegan's smile widened before reluctantly disconnecting the call.

The prospect of seeing her daughter infused Raegan with a radiant joy that was reflected in her warm, tender gaze.

Just then, a passing waiter warned Raegan of a slippery floor up ahead and advised her to use the back exit to avoid the hazard.

Raegan saw oil spilled on the floor ahead, making it slippery, so she went out the back door instead.

As Raegan approached the back door, her gaze lifted, revealing the unexpected sight of a familiar yet unwelcome figure, someone she'd been hoping to avoid. Why did she always bump into Katie?

Raegan sighed inwardly, feeling such a bad luck to bump into this face. Her eyes shifted away from Katie, determined to pass by without a word, avoiding any potential confrontation.

Katie's voice unexpectedly pierced the air. “What a coincidence, don't you think?"

Raegan ignored Katie, not wanting to get involved in a conversation and attempted to step around her.

However, Katie grabbed Raegan's arm, halting her, and scolded, “Where are you going? How rude of you not replying to me!"

Raegan retorted coldly, "Politeness should be shown to people." Where threats to her safety and those of her child were concerned, the facade of civility was unnecessary.