As Mitchel's father, Alexis would never hurt Mitchel directly.

But he knew precisely whom Mitchel sought to shield.

Suddenly, a frosty Look overtook Mitchel's eyes. With a mocking laugh, he shot back, "If you're so obsessed with using marriage as a tool, why not try it yourself? With all the women you entertain, why not marry them? That'd surely bolster your company abroad, wouldn't it?"

Mitchel laid bare Alexis' schemes without hesitation.

Alexis' face twisted at once, a flicker of guilt quickly giving way to fury.

"You bastard! How dare you speak to me with such insolence!"

Alexis roared.

But Mitchel's sneer remained as he retorted, “I'm merely suggesting you ponder over your company abroad before making rash decisions.

After all, you've worked hard for it, haven't you?"

Fury scorched through Alexis’ gaze. Mitchel had thrown down a threat!

A blatant threat! Mitchel had the audacity to menace him over a worthless woman! Outrageous!

Just as Alexis was on the verge of speaking, the door flew open with a forceful kick.

Luciana burst in, her eyes landing on the bandage across Mitchel's chest, now stained with blood.

This sight pierced her heart, leaving her feeling as though it had been ripped in two.

Her gaze icy, Luciana yanked Alexis out of the ward.

Alexis protested, “Why are you dragging me out? That defiant fool threatened me, and I won't stand for it!"

Luciana's fury bubbled into a scoff.

"Mitchel threatened you?"

"Yes!"

Alexis, avoiding the full truth, added hastily, "Just look at your dear son, as merciless as his mother!"