"Katie, drop the act," Mitchel cut in sharply. "Can't you see? This wedding never had a groom. It was only ever about you."

Confusion flashed in Katie's eyes, struggling to grasp Mitchel's meaning. A wedding without a groom? What did he mean by that?

Mitchel's voice was deliberate, each word weighted. "Isn't this the wedding you wanted? I made it happen. Now, it's all over."

Katie's confusion deepened. "Mitchel, what do you mean..."

Mitchel explained with a hint of accusation, “This wedding was designed to draw out your old ally, the one you conspired with."

Fear took hold of Katie. "What old ally? What are you talking about?"

Mitchel prodded her memory. "The one you worked with to cause Raegan's car incident five years ago."

Katie turned pale, a wave of fear washing over her face. Mitchel knew about her involvement! "You mean Loren..." she started, but quickly silenced herself. How could she confess? She absolutely couldn't.

Katie knew Mitchel wouldn't have confronted her without concrete evidence. But even if he had it, she doubted Lorenzo, after five years, would testify against her. As long as she denied everything, she was safe.

Katie had most of the dirty work done by Abel and simply regretted her involvement with Lorenzo. After all, Lorenzo was no petty criminal. He didn't undertake tasks for mere money but for the thrill.

Lorenzo demanded that his clients personally explain their motives.

If he found their reasons compelling, he would accept the job. If not, he might even turn around and kill the client.

Meeting Lorenzo was risky. Luckily, Katie had Davey's connection to the Maxwell family to rely on.

After invoking Davey's name, Lorenzo had agreed not to harm Katie, allowing her to tell the story.

Knowing Lorenzo's disdain for lies, Katie had told him a tale of a dark, intricate romance, like how she manipulated three women into destroying one another over Mitchel, all while she remained unscathed.

Lorenzo was instantly intrigued.

When Lorenzo learned that Katie wanted him to eliminate Mitchel's most cherished woman, Raegan, his interest peaked.

Lorenzo thrived on encounters with individuals as twisted as he was.

He abhorred noble causes for murder, preferring to indulge his own darker impulses.

Thus, a pact against Raegan's life was made between Katie and Lorenzo.