Nonetheless, Raegan did not relent. She intensified her act, stomping her foot and complaining, “And he said some really awful things too!”
Mitchel, previously in a foul mood, found himself unexpectedly entertained by the spectacle. Struggling to keep a straight face, he inquired, “And what did he say?”
Raegan, still playing her part between sobs, responded, “He boasted about taking everything that’s yours, including me, and even talked about seizing control of the company…”
Raegan was weaving her narrative with skills, straddling the line between truth and drama. Henley had indeed made comments far worse than what she recounted, but she chose her words carefully to hide her true identity and motive. And Henley’s ambitions toward the company? Those were very real, leaving no room for accusations of falsehood.
Mitchel fixed a steely look on Henley and dismissed him with a scoff.
“only in your dreams.”
Raegan showed her wrist to Mitchel. “Look, he left a bruise,” she pointed out, her voice a mix of pain and accusation.
Mitchel’s expression softened, his anger giving way to concern as he gently offered, “Let me see to that for you.”
The room fell into a hushed surprise at Mitchel’s gentle gesture, something they hadn’t expected from the usually reserved Mitchel.
For a man of Mitchel’s stature, who had been known to be single for such a long time, acknowledging a girlfriend was not just unusual but rather astonishing.
Everyone was buzzing with curiosity about Raegan, who had garnered such attention from him.
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Mitchel, with a look of disdain aimed at Henley, issued a warning, “If there’s a next time, expect more than just a few punches.”
Mitchel then placed his arm protectively around Raegan’s shoulders, signaling their departure.
Henley stood still, his gaze icy, as Mitchel and Raegan walked away.
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He was taken aback by Raegan’s cunning, caught off guard by her ability to turn the tables on him.
To retaliate openly would tarnish his carefully maintained image, yet to stay silent seemed to confirm the accusations against him. In either case, Raegan had struck a blow to his reputation.
Henley exited the scene silently, his departure leaving a chill in the air, and convincing the onlookers even further of Raegan’s claims.
The disparity in Henley’s usual demeanor and his current predicament was striking.
Back in Mitchel’s office, the door had barely clicked shut when Mitchel Lifted Raegan onto the desk and began treating her bruises with alcohol from his drawer.
“It’s not as bad as it looks. I exaggerated a bit by rubbing it more,”
Raegan confessed.
Raegan believed that without making the injury appear severe, people wouldn’t reconsider their views about Henley.
Mitchel’s response was a low hum, a mix of advice and concern.
“Don’t take him on alone when I’m not there.”