Alexis, having shown support for Eloise in front of Eloise's father, brought Eloise straight to Mitchel for a proper explanation.

Mitchel's frown deepened at their arrival, querying, "Who's this?"

At his words, Eloise's tears broke forth.

She was hurt that Mitchel, her blind date from just yesterday, failed to recognize her.

Alexis, having vowed to Eloise's father to seek redress, now found himself in an awkward spot.

In a hushed tone, he chided, "This is Eloise. Remember her from yesterday?"

Only then did Mitchel recall his preoccupation with Raegan, having barely noticed Eloise.

Alexis then gently suggested to Eloise, "Why don't you wait in the lounge? I'll have my secretary whip up something tasty. I need to speak with Mitchel, and I'll ensure he takes you out later to make amends, okay?"

Eloise, casting a glance at Mitchel, left with flushed cheeks and quiet sobs.

Once alone, Mitchel expressed his disinterest, "I can't entertain her.

If you're so fond of her, be my guest."

Alexis, met with Mitchel's obstinacy, challenged him, "You're still hung up on your ex-wife, aren't you?"

Mitchel's gaze snapped to Alexis, ice in his stare.

As Alexis plotted, he pressed on, “I'm doing this for the company's future. Don't make me intervene with your ex, Mitchel."

Mitchel's grip on the pen tightened suddenly as he said in an icy tone, “Try it and you'll face the consequences."

The sheer menace in his gaze sent shivers through Alexis.

This wasn't his first encounter with Mitchel's cruelty.

Previously, only Kyler and Luciana had been shielded by Mitchel, but now, another woman had captured his concern.

Yet, Alexis knew he held no value to Mitchel.

The more Alexis pondered, the stronger his resolve grew. Despite previous defeats by Mitchel, leading to his exile, he was determined to stand his ground for his another son.