Chapter 960

Chapter 960:

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His heart felt empty, full of dissatisfaction, yet he had to accept it. The things she had mentioned, he really seemed unable to perform. Because in his opinion, the concept of "selfless dedication" simply did not exist.

Henley acknowledged that Raegan was right. He was a refined egoist, and only gave if the return was significant and tempting. In a situation where the effort was greater than the reward, he knew what to do.

Shrouded in darkness, Henley murmured, "Raegan, I really wish you lived."

With that, he turned around without hesitation, just as he had done when his mother took her last breaths. Didn't he flinch? I wasn't. However, he could suppress his feelings, a trait that set him apart.

Unseen, a tear from Henley's eyes fell silently onto the carpet.

Raegan regained her composure, her resolve hardening. His hand, steady now, reached for the yellow wire of the fuse.

Inside the salon, Katie's wedding dress was stained. Her makeup, too thick, cracked, distorting her features. Usually meticulous, she now ignored such concerns.

Once safe from Lorenzo's threat, triumph illuminated his face.

Meeting Mitchel's intense gaze, Katie scoffed, "Mitchel, are you worried now?"

Katie smiled contentedly and added, “Oh, I wonder what Lorenzo will do to Raegan when he finds her. Oh..."

He feigned surprise, covering his mouth. "Lorenzo wouldn't really cut open his stomach and take out your son, would he?"

"Be quiet!" Mitchel's gaze was lethal, his eyes emitting dangerous rays.

"Oh!" Katie hit her chest, feigning fear. "So fierce, but..."

She laughed, her voice dripping with shy sarcasm. «What difference does it make? You're still Lorenzo's prisoner, right?

She didn't wait for a response, buoyed by her own mood. «Mitchel, you owe me. You used me to protect the woman you love from disaster. Don't you feel even a bit of guilt?

Mitchel's lips twisted into a cold sneer. "Blame? For a vile creature like you? His eyes were filled with disdain. "For everything you've done, being cut into pieces wouldn't be too much!"

Katie's expression changed quickly. «It was all because of you. If you had not loved her, she would not have suffered. Don't you see it? "My suggestion that Lorenzo remove his son was merciful."

Mitchel replied coldly, "I think you'll soon experience that mercy for yourself."

Katie shuddered and blurted out irrationally, “Nonsense! Even if you die, I won't do it. Do you plan to die with her? You two would be perfect as miserable lovers in the afterlife. Wouldn't that be appropriate?

By now, Katie had given up all hope in Mitchel. He was fully aware of her actions and, without losing his memory, he would never fall in love with her.

Without any hope, Katie stopped pretending and revealed her true malevolent nature. «Mitchel, do you think I'll let you get away with this? Even if you both died, I would keep you apart. I will not let your graves lie together.

His extreme jealousy twisted his features. His excitement increased and he declared: “But do you think I would let you die easily? I will keep you alive. Aurora has many secret medicines that will keep your mind alert while your body withers. I want you to see the ruin you have become. Your pride, talent, status, everything that people envy, you will be unable to use. You will become nothing, a paralytic, a mere shell..."

As Katie spoke, a chilling smile spread across her face. "Mitchel, when that time comes, what pride will you have?"

His gaze was intense, almost possessed as he punctuated each word. “Remember, if I, Katie, cannot own something, I will make sure it decays or disintegrates before anyone else can claim it!”

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