Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook
Chapter 164

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Mitchel's grip on the pen suddenly tightened as he said in an icy tone, "Try it and you'll face the consequences."

The sheer threat in his gaze sent shivers down Alexis' spine.

It was not his first encounter with Mitchel's cruelty.

Previously, only Kyler and Luciana had been protected by Mitchel, but now, another woman had caught their concern.

However, Alexis knew that she had no value to Mitchel.

The more Alexis reflected, the stronger his determination became. Despite Mitchel's previous defeats, which had led to his exile, he was determined to defend his other son.

"Don't pressure me, Mitchel, and we can coexist peacefully," Alexis offered.

Mitchel looked up, his voice lacking warmth.

«Are you done with your nonsense? Go away immediately.

“How dare you!” Alexis, seething with rage but controlling her fury, suggested, “Maybe you try to tolerate Eloise. I don't insist that you marry her. But if we ally with the Benton Group for the energy project, we all benefit, right?

His implication was clear. Mitchel could fake a relationship with Eloise until he secured the project and then claim any trivial reason to break up.

Undeterred, Mitchel pressed the number 1 button on his desk phone and ordered: “Matteo, escort the guest out.”

After being escorted to the door, Alexis, fuming, managed to compose himself when he saw Eloise, assuring her with a forced smile: “Mitchel is a little distant and distant sometimes. He needs your warmth and charm to thaw his coldness, you understand?

Eloise's face lit up with understanding.

«Yes, I understand. Thank you, Alexis.

Pleased by her gaze of adoration, Alexis began to strategize.

He jumped at the opportunity, knowing that Mitchel's looks were a magnet for young girls.

«You are the only one I see as my daughter-in-law, Eloise.

Make me proud,” he encouraged.

Eloise's nod held back the weight of her rising hopes.

After Alexis left, Eloise headed straight to Mitchel's office, but Matteo stopped her.

Matteo offered a polite refusal: “Excuse me, Miss Benton. Mr. Dixon is busy with a conference call.

Eloise insisted: "I'll wait for you here."

Matteo, reluctant to see her off due to the Benton family's new prominence, allowed her to wait, offering her snacks and drinks.

Meanwhile, Raegan had sold her apartment. After paying off his home loan, he accumulated $2.7 million, but he still needed to pay his debt.

With no choice, he borrowed another $300,000 from Nicole, for a total of $3 million.

He would rather owe Nicole than be in debt to Mitchel.

After consolidating the funds into a single account, Raegan went to Mitchel's company to settle the debt to him.

He had notified Matteo of his visit in advance, which allowed him to enter the general director's office without complications.

As she approached the door, Raegan mentally rehearsed the right words to say to Mitchel after their recent fight.

Raegan had recently caused Mitchel considerable embarrassment, and she doubted he was looking forward to seeing her now.

Turning a corner, Raegan's gaze fell on a familiar figure by the blinds, whose eyes were fixed on the interior of the office.

At first glance, Raegan recognized the woman as Mitchel's companion from the coffee meeting.

Pausing, Raegan guessed it might be Mitchel's blind date. As he deliberated his next move, Matteo's voice reached his ears.

"Miss Hayes, your early arrival is quite unexpected," Matteo greeted.

Hearing Matteo's voice, Eloise turned and saw Raegan, which left her momentarily taken aback.

A moment later, Eloise connected the dots, recognizing Raegan from the cafe.

Eloise approached Raegan confrontationally and asked, “Who the hell are you? What brings you here?

The tension rose rapidly.

Eloise was on guard as soon as she saw Raegan, whose striking presence sparked a hint of envy.

Sensing the coming conflict, Matteo intervened: “Miss Benton, can I offer you some juice? "I'll have them bring you a glass." He hoped to calm the situation.

"Sure, thank you," Eloise responded, acknowledging her thirst after a long wait.

Undeterred, Eloise pressed Raegan further: “Anyway, what the hell are you doing here?”

Matteo felt his head hurt, not anticipating Eloise's insistent questions. Just as he was about to intervene, Raegan declared her intention.

"I've come for Matteo."

“Oh yeah?” Eloise inquired, skeptical.

Raegan confirmed with a nod and presented a bank card to Matteo, asking, "Do you have the promissory notes on hand?"

With Matteo's confirmation, Raegan indicated: "This card has three million dollars. Verify the amount and then please hand over those IOUs to me.”

Matteo hesitated and suggested, "Shouldn't we wait for Mr. Dixon...?"

Raegan interrupted: “It's not necessary. Confirm the balance and give me the I0U without delay, Matteo.

Raegan flatly refused. She was worried about being misunderstood by Mitchel's new girlfriend.

Eloise watched the scene silently, so to avoid trouble, Matteo escorted Raegan aside to resolve the debt matter.

Once the debt was paid, Raegan left.

Meanwhile, Mitchel was worried in his office until nightfall.

When he left work, he discovered Eloise asleep on the couch.

Mitchel frowned and asked, "Why is he still here?"

"Miss Benton insists on waiting for you," Matteo responded with a hint of resignation.

Mitchel frowned, understanding that Matteo was simply doing his duty and could not be blamed for anything.

The Benton family was in the spotlight. If Eloise was fired by her staff, it could fuel rumors of a rift between the Dixon and Benton families, which could affect the stock market.

“Should I wake Miss Benton?” Matteo offered tentatively.

«No, let her sleep. Make sure someone stays here with her,” Mitchel said, getting ready to leave.

“Mr. Dixon,” Matteo called, stopping Mitchel to inform him of Raegan's previous visit and the afternoon's debt situation.

He extended the bank card towards Mitchel.

"She insisted on leaving this."

Mitchel had previously indicated to Matteo that Raegan did not need to pay the debt if he came to collect the notes.

Even though Matteo had explained it to her, Raegan had left the card anyway.

Under Mitchel's intense gaze, Matteo felt an overwhelming urge to get rid of the card.

Angrily, Mitchel looked at the card before hissing through clenched teeth, “Get rid of it.”

And he left furious.

In his car, Mitchel's anger gave way to a sudden stomach ache.

He picked up the other phone and dialed a number that looked familiar.

When the call connected, Raegan's soft voice could be heard.

“Hello, who is this?”

Mitchel's anger melted at the sound of her voice, and he softened his tone deliberately: "It's me."

But after a brief pause, she replied: "I'm sorry, you have the wrong number."

He quickly ended the call.

Subsequent attempts to locate her were in vain. The number was no longer available.

Mitchel suspected he was on a blacklist.

Frustration got the better of him and he hit the steering wheel hard.

Had she broken ties with him because he had someone new? That money had to come from that man. Very good! Fantastic!

Raegan felt unwell during the trip home.

She attributed it to her impending period.

She had had painful periods before, but this discomfort surpassed all previous occasions, perhaps due to her recent miscarriage.

After spending some time lying in bed, the phone rang from an unknown number. Recognizing Mitchel's voice, he became irritated and cut the call.

Exhausted and in pain, she didn't have the strength to answer his calls, so she added his number to the blacklist.

Ding Dong. The doorbell rang abruptly.

Raegan thought it must be the delivery of the painkillers she had ordered, prompting her to get up and open the door.

But when she saw Mitchel's face, disbelief took over her.

Was it really him?

He paused and prepared to close the door.

Mitchel opened it with a quick movement of his leg, his gaze icy and unblinking.

What do you want, Mitchel Dixon?

Raegan raised her voice.

«You are entering by force. I could call the police..."

Mitchel interrupted her, reaching out to cup her face and plant a forceful kiss on her lips.

Their kiss was demanding, and when Raegan didn't reciprocate, she bit her tongue in frustration.

Raegan flinched and made a sound of pain, but Mitchel persisted, pressing her lips together more insistently than before.

When he finally released her, Raegan gasped.

"What's wrong with you, Mitchel?" he asked, his voice shaking with fury.

«You can't kiss someone without their consent. That's harassment, do you understand?

But Mitchel, with a sneer, began to unbutton his shirt, replying disdainfully: "I will consider your words after I take care of my business."

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