It turned out that when she had seen Mitchel looking bent and frail, it wasnt just her imagination. It was real pain, too much for him to bear anymore.
Matteo, are you saying Mitchel married Katie just to draw Lorenzos people in and trap them all at once? Raegan asked.
Thats my assumption, Matteo said honestly.
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After all, Mitchel hadnt shared his plan with Matteo. He was left in the dark. Now, however, Mitchels actions today and his plans for evacuating the guests made things clear. From the beginning, Mitchel wasnt really hosting a wedding. He was setting a trap.
Miss Foster, you may not be aware, but youre on Lorenzos hit list. I think Mr. Dixon orchestrated all this for you.
Raegan was stunned. Her heart sank. She had been entertaining suspicion about Mitchels icy demeanor toward her. Her worst fears were now confirmed.
Matteo said, Mr. Dixon went to these lengths to neutralize any threats to you, worried that you might be in danger if he were no longer around.
Having served as Mitchels assistant for years, Matteo felt a deep empathy. Mitchel had taken such great risks alone for Raegans sake but kept her in the dark, which was simply heartbreaking. Matteo was deeply upset on Mitchels behalf.
Despite Mitchels instructions of keeping Raegan unaware of his efforts and his weakened condition, Matteo still revealed everything to Raegan.
If Mitchel could make it safe and sound, Matteo was willing to accept any punishment from Mitchel for his disobedience. In his view, an excellent man like Mitchel didnt deserve to face such a grim end.
Raegan gripped her phone tightly. Matteos words made sense. No wonder Mitchel had turned this icy toward her, despite his previous actions to sacrifice himself to save her.
Her mind was in turmoil, yet a voice inside her said firmly that that was the real Mitchel. This was the precisely Mitchel she knew.
Raegan stayed silent for a while. She was so shocked that her mind went blank. It was as though her ears and mouth were sealed shut. So this was the truth, the truth she had almost grasped, yet had pulled back from due to his indifference. Mitchels love for her was profound. He hadnt just protected her from that lethal injection, but he had also managed to ripe out any threats posed to her to keep her safe.
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Shock and distress surged, making it hard for Raegan to breathe.
Then, Matteos anxious voice came through the phone. Hello? Miss Foster? Are you there? Hello?
Raegan jerked back to reality, her voice raspy. Matteo, yes, Im listening. Please continue.
Mr. Dixon is still in the building. Were clueless about his situation, including what kind of explosives are planted, and we cant see a thing to make a move.
So, what do you want me to do? Raegan asked quickly. And by the way, could you do me a favor? Can you check Judds whereabouts?
Raegan recalled that Judd was in the neighboring room, and it was unusual for him not to have come to see her yet, so she asked Matteo first just to be sure.
Dont worry. Judd was evacuated when he was rebooking the flight. Ive already reassured him and told him to wait for you to come out.
It was because Matteo had run into Judd that he learned about the satellite phone set up on Raegans phone by Erick. Without this, reaching Raegan would have been impossible.
Mitchels phone was also satellite-enabled, but Lorenzos signal jammer was so sophisticated that it blocked even satellite calls.
Luckily, the jammers range was limited, which allowed them to connect with Raegan.
Feeling reassured about Judds safety, Raegan then heard a new voice on the phone, introducing himself, Miss Foster, hello, Im the commander here. You can call me Cary.