Provoking Lorenzo for Raeganâs sake could incite severe retaliation from the Maxwell family.
Caught in this dilemma, Stefan weighed his options.
If it were only him involved, perhaps he could act differently.
But with the Clifford family at stake, and despite his contempt for his familyâs brutal manners, he could not risk dragging them into danger through any rash actions.
In the end, Stefan decided against sharing Lorenzoâs photo with his family and securely tucked his phone away.
This was not a decision to be made impulsively.
He couldnât risk even informing Erick, lest he inadvertently lead Erick into a trap set up by the Maxwell family.
A carefully thought-out plan was needed.
As Stefanâs car pulled away, Matteo looked at Mitchel.
âShould we follow him?â
âNo need,â Mitchel replied.
The way Stefan had spoken to Raegan at the door struck Matteo as a poignant goodbye.
He couldnât fathom Mitchelâs actions, watching Raegan so intensely without letting her notice.
This one-sided affection, Matteo realized, had become a painful constant in Mitchelâs life.
Mitchel often observed Raegan from afar, yet act cold and detached during their encounters.
Matteo couldnât make sense of it.
Observing this strained relationship reinforced his belief in the merits of single life.
Raeganâs villa, West Lake Villa, remained warmly lit as always.
Mitchel gazed at it for a while before finally instructing to leave.
On the drive back, Matteo answered a call and then reported seriously, âMr.
Dixon, theyâve met.
â
âConnect it through,â Mitchel instructed coldly.
Matteo retrieved a black metal box resembling a radio and connected it to Mitchelâs Bluetooth earpiece.
Katieâs irritated voice came through clearly.
âWhat do you want?â
âs BunnyBookery At the Glyn familyâs villa, Katie was on edge, warily watching the impeccably dressed Henley who had unexpectedly climbed in through the window.
âI have nothing to say to you.
Leave, or Iâll call the police,â
Katie warned.
Ignoring her, Henley settled onto the cushioned sofa.
âWhatâs the hurry?â
âHenley!â Katie exclaimed, her expression shifting.
âIâm about to marry Mitchel and become the legitimate wife of the CEO of the Dixon Group.
Is it appropriate for you to appear in your future sister-in-lawâs room in the middle of the night?â
âInteresting⦠Henley chuckled derisively.
âAre you sure youâre going to become the wife of the CEO of the Dixon Group?â
âAbsolutely,â Katie responded with certainty.
She was confident in her importance to Mitchel.
âI heard your father has been unconscious all this time?â Henley suddenly dropped this unsettling news.
Katieâs composure faltered, her eyes widening in shock.
âWhat are you implying?â
Henleyâs thumbs met as he clasped his hands together, tapping them rhythmically.
âYouâre intelligent enough to figure it out, arenât you?â