Then he ended the call.
The warmth in Henleyâs smile faltered for a heartbeat.
He had entertained thoughts of treating Raegan with tenderness, yet Mitchel had once again outmaneuvered him, prompting Henley to quicken his pace.
Meanwhile, Mitchel had made his way to a bar after leaving the hotel.
Luis was there, becoming slightly drunk after a few drinks with Mitchel.
Holding a cigarette between his fingers, Luis commented, âIt looks like your father keeps close tabs on you.
He arranged a blind date the moment he learned about your divorce.
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Mitchel, his face expressionless, inquired, âHave you located that woman?â
Luis, shaking his head, responded, âSheâs vanished without a trace.
Could she be dead?â
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Now, Alexis is hell-bent on amassing wealth, probably for that bastard.
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âYour fatherâs been covering that childâs tracks well.
Youâll need to play along for now and wait for his slip-up.
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With a subdued tone, Luis added, âIâm not entirely convinced that they never make contact with each other.
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Mitchel stayed silent, continuing to drown himself in drink.
As Mitchel downed his drinks, Luis teased, âWhatâs wrong? Things didnât go well with your ex-wife?â
The mention of Raegan caused a visible shift in Mitchelâs expression, a blend of indifference and a deeper, darker brooding.
Observing this, Luisâs curiosity piqued.
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âRaegan really got under your skin, huh? Need any advice?â
Luis knew Mitchel all too well.
Given Mitchelâs history of arrogance and never bowing to any woman, he would undoubtedly maintain his pride, even in pursuit of a woman.
Mitchel glanced upwards, his reply icy.
âDo you even have a wife?â
The question left Luis at a loss for words.
âMitchel had the audacity to mock me for not having a wife? Whatever!
This bastard had it coming!â Luis muttered to himself.