Chapter 318 She's Still Alive
Chapter 318 She's Still Alive
Others often remarked that Janey bore a striking resemblance to Raegan.
However, when Janey stood side by side with Mitchel, their resemblance was undeniable. Their chins, noses, and ears mirrored each other perfectly. Janey appeared as a miniature version of Mitchel.
Even Janey's eyes, which Raegan believed had resembled hers, now bore an uncanny resemblance to Mitchel's.
Raegan couldn't help but be unnerved by this realization.
At that moment, Janey touched Raegan's hand and said with an expression carrying a sense of guilt, "Mommy, I'm sorry."
Raegan was stunned by how someone as commanding as Mitchel had some ways to coax a little girl.
Raegan affectionately ruffled Janey's hair and said, "Mommy forgives you."
As they were about to leave the kindergarten, Erick arranged for a car to pick up Raegan, as Stefan had helped Matteo send those who made a scene and tried to harm Raegan to the police station.
A driver stepped out of the waiting car and approached Raegan. She was a young woman with short hair and a sharp appearance. "Miss Foster, you can call me Victor. I'll ensure your safety from now on, as per Mr. Foster's instructions."
Erick was aware that Raegan had a strong aversion to having bodyguards accompany her everywhere. However, he was genuinely concerned about Raegan's safety after those slandering news wandering around the Internet, so he arranged for Victor to be with her.
After thanking Mitchel, Raegan made her way toward the waiting car.
But then, unexpectedly, Janey let go of Raegan's hand and clung tightly to Mitchel's leg. "Mommy, I want Daddy Mitchel to drive us home."
Daddy Mitchel? Raegan was stunned by the way Janey addressed Mitchel.
"Janey!" Raegan furrowed her brow and sternly said, "Stop messing around. Let's get in the vehicle and go home."
"No!" Janey disregarded Raegan's words and tried to climb into Mitchel's arms.
Seeing this, Mitchel lifted Janey with one arm and let her perch on his powerful forearm. Janey then burst into giggles.
"Janey!" Raegan called out again and was somewhat uneasy. Deep down, she didn't want Janey and Mitchel to grow close.Text © by N0ve/lDrama.Org.
However, Janey was unwilling to let go of Mitchel. In a spoiled tone, Janey pleaded, "Mommy, let's take Daddy Mitchel's car home. There are so many stars on the roof of his car. Janey wants to see them."
Mitchel had arranged for a car with a starry roof and let Janey peek through the window. Janey was excited to count the stars on the roof.
Mitchel turned to Raegan and suggested in a low and magnetic voice, "Just get in. Your car can follow us."
Although reluctantly, Raegan agreed and got into his car.
During the ride, Mitchel held Janey in his arms and entertained her with stars' names. He made up imaginative tales that had Janey giggling with delight.
It was the first time Raegan had seen Mitchel so gentle. She never expected that he would grow so fond of her daughter.
When they arrived at West Lake Villa, Raegan exited the car first and then took Janey from Mitchel's arms. Then, she asked Annis to take Janey inside.
In a daze, Janey spoke abruptly as Annis carried her in. "Wait a minute."
The next second, Janey leaped out of Annis' arms and ran back to Mitchel, who instinctively reached out to catch Janey and then cradled the little girl in his arms.
Looking up at Mitchel's striking face, Janey felt a surge of pride. In her eyes, none of her schoolmates' fathers could compare to Mitchel. Mitchel looked like he had come straight out of a painting.
Janey's laughter filled the air. Then, to everyone's surprise, she planted a big kiss on Mitchel's cheeks. "Daddy Mitchel, Janey loves you so much!"
Her sweet voice and affectionate gesture touched Mitchel deeply. It was a warm and heartwarming moment, and he found himself completely enchanted by it.
At this moment, Mitchel somehow felt Janey was his child. He wasn't only fond of her, but he was also willing to embrace her as his daughter.
"Janey! Daddy..." Mitchel responded, his voice quivering with emotions. "I love you, too. I love you dearly."
The interaction between them was touching, and the two of them were reluctant to part.
Seeing this, Raegan had mixed emotions and couldn't help feeling a pang of jealousy. She had worked tirelessly to raise Janey. But now, Janey clung to a stranger she had met just a few days ago.
It seemed that the psychologist was right. Janey's autism might have been triggered by her longing for a father figure in her life.
While finding a loving father figure for Janey seemed like the solution, the catch was that the man Janey had grown attached to was Raegan's ex-husband, which made any consideration of remarriage out of the question.
Mitchel walked over to Raegan with Janey in his arms and said, "Janey, be a good girl. If your mommy agrees, I'll take you to the amusement park this weekend."
Janey turned to look at Raegan with her cute big eyes and asked, "Mommy, is that okay?"
Raegan didn't have the heart to refuse Janey, so she replied, "It depends on whether I'm busy this weekend. How about you go in with Annis first? Mommy needs to talk to Mitchel."
Although Janey wasn't happy, she obediently nodded. "Good night, mommy. Good night, Daddy Mitchel."
Once Janey had entered the house, Raegan expressed her gratitude to Mitchel, "Thank you for today."
Mitchel nodded. "It's nothing."
Raegan lowered her head and continued, "I'm sorry for what happened yesterday." She had learned from the police officers that Darryl had been the one to save her first. And with Mitchel's help, she managed to safely escape the hotel.
Mitchel's Adam's apple bobbed upon hearing this, and he replied in a hushed tone, "Don't mention it. Honestly, I was tempted to do something to you."
After all, Raegan had been so alluring at that moment, making it impossible for Mitchel to remain composed.
Raegan's eyes widened in surprise. She couldn't believe what she had just heard.
Now that Janey wasn't around, Mitchel didn't have to be concerned about his words. "But I was afraid you wouldn't forgive me, so I didn't act on it in the end," he added with a shrug.
His candidness rendered Raegan speechless. She lifted her gaze to find Mitchel staring at her with his intense eyes. He was dressed in a sharp black suit, and his figure rendered him strikingly handsome in the dimly lit night. Particularly eye-catching was the button of his shirt, fastened up to the top, accentuating his prominent Adam's apple.
Raegan's cheeks suddenly flushed. Embarrassed, she shifted the conversation. "By the way, regarding the recording, what's it all about?"
"Would you like to hear it?" Mitchel clicked on the recording, and the steamy conversation filled the air.
"Are you sure you want it?" Mitchel asked in a hoarse and seemingly strained voice.
"Yes, I'm sure... Hmm... Why don't you let me do it... Naughty man... Just a bite on your chest..." Raegan responded.
"Fine, I'll let you do it. But don't be mad at me when you're finally sober," Mitchel said.
"Humph!" Raegan's voice in the recording suggested she seemed to be under the effects of the drug, as the rest of the recording consisted of suggestive sounds.
Raegan couldn't bear it any longer. She was so mortified that she wished she could find a hole to hide in. Did she really say those words? The voice undeniably belonged to her!
Seeing Raegan's flushed face, Mitchel couldn't help but feel somewhat smug. He grinned and remarked, "I knew you wouldn't admit it once you sobered up, so I kept the evidence."
After taking a deep breath, Raegan managed to regain her composure and implored, "Please delete it."
"Of course."
Upon hearing his ready agreement, Raegan began to feel a little sorry for Mitchel.
Her remorse, however, was short-lived.
Mitchel looked at Raegan with a serious expression and said, 'I don't like coming out of situations empty-handed. If you let me do the same thing to you, I'll delete the recording right away."
Raegan was left speechless momentarily. "You wish!" She gritted her teeth in frustration. She had just started to hold Mitchel in high regard when he was with Janey earlier. But now, he was making this shameless request.
Mitchel lowered his gaze to hide his determination. "It's alright. No rush. Take your time to think it over."
Mitchel was willing to do whatever it took to win Raegan back. He would try whatever tactics as long as it worked. In any case, he was not about to give up on her.
The following morning, Raegan received a document from Erick, who was still in Swynborough. It was something about Cary.
After browsing through the document, Raegan formulated a plan and started getting ready. She sat in front of the vanity and applied some concealer to mask the dark circles under her eyes.
The more concealer she used, the more her anger simmered. It was all Mitchel's fault. How could he record everything and even send her a copy of it? She had been so embarrassed that she hadn't slept a wink all night. It felt more distressing than having compromising photos in someone else's possession.
Victor picked Raegan up at the gate and then briefed her on her findings. "Miss, a little bird told me that Cary's wife plans to hold a press conference at ten o'clock to target against you."
"It's fine. We can handle it." This time, Raegan swore to herself she would make that scumbag pay.
Just then, her phone rang. It was Matteo with something intriguing to share.
"Mr. Dixon said that he'll let you handle this on your own," Matteo cut straight to the point.
"I got it. Do send my thanks to him," Raegan messaged back. "Mr. Dixon insists on actions over words," Matteo replied. Reading that, Raegan was taken aback. She clenched her teeth and typed, "Tell him to go fuck himself." She was not about to let Mitchel take advantage of her.
Upon arriving at the venue where Cary's wife was hosting the press conference, Raegan felt a hand grasp her arm. She turned to see a woman with vibrant red lips, sunglasses, and alluring curly hair.
"Nell?" Raegan uttered in disbelief.
"Somebody dares to mess with my best friend, so I must teach her a lesson, don't you think?" Nell stated confidently. Actually, Nell was Nicole's alias, which she used to avoid Jarrod in the past.
Nicole and Raegan had previously fought side by side against some gangsters while they were out of the country.
"It's so good to have you around!" Raegan declared cheerfully and went into the venue with Nicole.
Neither Raegan nor Nicole noticed Mitchel, Luis and Jarrod had entered behind them.
Inside, a grand charity auction was taking place at the exhibition center, attracting numerous celebrities and esteemed guests. Mitchel, Luis, and Jarrod were among the attendees.
As someone with sharp eyes, Luis spotted Raegan's figure and asked, "Isn't that Raegan?"
Mitchel was not surprised. He had known Raegan would be here. The information Matteo had gathered was enough for her to handle Cary's wife.
Luis raised an eyebrow and commented, "Don't you think that woman over there looks familiar? She reminds me of..."
Luis racked his brain, trying to remember who the girl was. And when he realized who she was, he didn't dare to say her name out loud.
"Jarrod, doesn't she resemble Miss Lawrence?"
As soon as Luis said these words, Nicole standing beside Raegan removed her sunglasses and turned around. Her red lipstick accentuated her allure.
"Fuck!" Luis exclaimed, his face contorting in shock. What the hell? How could it be possible? Nicole was dead...
Luis was too stunned to say another word. He turned around, wanting to look at Jarrod's expression, but Jarrod had disappeared without a trace.
Meanwhile, following Raegan, Nicole was about to enter the elevator.
Suddenly, a strong hand clamped onto Nicole's wrist as though it intended to crush her hand.
Nicole turned her head and found herself face to face with a man whose demeanor was as icy as his expression. An intimidating aura surrounded him.
"Nicole!" Jarrod called out. His eyes were red, and he held Nicole's wrist in a tight grip as though he wanted to consume her. Then, his thin lips parted and repeated the name, "Nicole!"