With Luciana and Annis at home, along with a team of maids, Raegan felt at ease leaving her children behind.

"Great! I'm looking forward to it!" Mitchel said with enthusiasm.

He then added, “Honey, could you bring that lingerie I bought you last time?"

“Oh... You mean that?" Raegan asked, visibly blushing.

The lingerie resembled a daring version of the outfit Raegan had worn when she was Mitchel's assistant. The ensemble was provocative and revealing.

"Yes, I love seeing you in it," Mitchel confessed unabashedly. The sight of her in that outfit brought back vivid memories for him. It reminded him of the times she had worked closely with him. During those days, he often struggled to contain his desire after enduring long meetings. It was a bit wild to think about.

Though many women in the company wore similar outfits, only Raegan elicited such a response from him. He had never felt that way about any other woman.

"You're impossible.." Raegan muttered, unsure of what else to say. She was well aware of how much he adored that outfit. Whenever she wore it, sleep eluded her. He would want to spend the entire night making out with her, captivated by her presence.

Mitchel's voice was deep and enticing over the phone. "Sweetheart, bring it. Allow me to take care of you."

“Alright, I will. But remember, you're at work. Watch what you say,"

Raegan reminded him. Considering his position as the CEO, and how inappropriate it would be if others overheard him, it would be quite embarrassing.

Understanding her concern, Mitchel responded with a chuckle, "Fine. We'll continue this conversation later."

Raegan ended the call with a smile and a shake of her head, amused by their interaction. She then realized she had forgotten to ask about Jarrod, but she decided she would just ask Mitchel that evening....

Nicole had just arrived at the location where she was supposed to meet Ethel.

Ethel was easy to spot, dressed in a gray T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers, her short hair giving her a distinctively tomboyish look.

"Miss Lawrence," Ethel greeted, waving at Nicole.

Nicole smiled in return, "Ethel."

As they met, Ethel asked, "Miss Lawrence, I've checked the address. It's close by, but do you still remember the way through the alley?"

Nicole was momentarily speechless, caught off-guard by the question.

"I should be able to find it," Nicole said.