Chapter 1616: Chapter 1621

Erick’s expression turned thoughtful.

“I’m willing to lend a hand.

”

He had already mulled over Mitchel’s predicament and found it suspicious.

Mitchel’s stature in the business realm was well-known.

Was it plausible for him to be undermined by a few past associates and newcomers? That concern lay outside Erick’s immediate purview.

Nonetheless, wishing to alleviate Raegan’s worries, Erick offered, “I’ll have a talk with him to understand the situation better.

”

Curiosity also played a part in his decision.

Erick was keen on observing Mitchel’s countermeasures, possibly gleaning insights for his own knowledge.

“Thank you, Erick,” Raegan responded, her smile lighting up the screen between them.

Erick, charmed by her expression, remarked, “You always look your best when you’re smiling.

”

With the conversation concluded, Raegan turned her attention back to the kitchen, busying herself with the dishes.

Unnoticed by her, Mitchel had been quietly observing for a while.

The warm glow of the kitchen light, Raegan’s graceful figure moving about, and the inviting aroma of the porridge painted a serene picture.

It was a welcome respite from the day’s treacheries, so much so that Mitchel hesitated to disturb the calm, cherishing the silent, peaceful moment.

The day had unraveled with Alexis revealing his true nature, after years of scheming against Mitchel.

In a charged confrontation at the office this afternoon, where false paternal affections were brandished, Mitchel mockingly said to Alexis, “You can drop the act now.

”

Alexis, smug in his supposed ascendancy, didn’t bother to mask his scorn, declaring, “My biggest regret is having you.

”

Each word from Alexis pierced Mitchel deeply.

Despite his stoic exterior, Mitchel had once harbored hopes for familial warmth and unity.

Yet, the aspiration had been shattered time and again, culminating in the day’s revelations.

Even his mother, for whom Mitchel had always stood up, sided against him when it mattered most.

The longing for parental love, once a beacon of hope, had been utterly extinguished, leaving Mitchel to confront the reality that his expectations were perhaps too lofty.

“Ah!” Suddenly, Raegan’s cry of pain snapped Mitchel out of his reverie, prompting him to approach her quickly.

“What happened? Are you okay?” he asked, concern lacing his voice.

Raegan jumped, not expecting to see Mitchel awake.

“Oh, you’re awake?”

Raegan had accidentally burned herself a little when the clay pot boiled over as she was adjusting it.

Noticing her burned fingers, Mitchel quickly turned off the stove and led her to the sink to cool the burn with running water.

Then, he easily found some ointment for burns and began applying it to her hand.

Raegan tried to wave him off.

“It’s fine.

A bit of ice is all I need.

”

Mitchel fetched some ice, carefully pressing it against her fingers, offering relief from the burn.

“Silly girl, why are you cooking at this hour?” he teased.