Chater 479 Henley wasn't taken aback. He had always seen Katie as ‘someone who wouldn't hesitate to employ any ruthless schemes to achieve her desired goals.

*Relax. Katie, I'm on your side." Henley's tone was even.

"On my side?" Katie snorted. "You're just trying to climb up the ranks yourself. But really, for a bastard like you, isn't that too much?" Henley's face turned cold for a moment. But he quickly bounced back. "Katie, this might be the only way Mitchel will give you a chance, don't you think? Katie was left without words for a second.

Henley went on to explain, "People might not notice the flowers when they're in full bloom, but they'll remember who gave them warmth in the cold." Katie thought it over and saw some sense in his argument.

‘With Mitchel backed into a corner, she seemed to be the only one who could rescue him. Besides, she figured Henley's wasn't strong enough to truly bring down Mitchel.

At most, Henley could only pose some hurdles for Mitchel.

And these hurdles could actually turn out to her advantage.

‘When Mitchel emerged from the conference room, his office had already been combed through by a professional, and all his documents and stuff had been taken.

Surprisingly, Luciana was there waiting.

At that moment, Luciana was supporting Katie, her gaze toward Mitchel somewhat evasive. "Mitchel, why don't you just listen to me for once and treat Katie well..." Even at this point, Luciana naively believed things would be much better that if Mitchel and Katie teamed up.Content from Dr(a)ma.Org.

Katle, her hands clenched tight, looked at Mitchel with eyes full of sadness. "Mitchel, I swear I had no idea why Henley would say that. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right." There was a catch, though. If Mitchel accepted her help, he'd need to be just as earnest in return.

Luciana chimed in, trying to smooth things over, "Mitchel,

Katie was in the dark about this. She cares about you." Mitchel couldn't help but laugh. "So, this is what you all wanted? "Mitchel, you've got it all wrong. I..." Katie stated.

Mitchel cut her off. "Katie, I thought you had some sense, but seems like you're not any smarter than Henley." Katie frowned, visibly upset. Then, her eyes brimming with tears, she implored, "Mitchel, I had no clue about any of this. Please believe me. And right now, I'm your best shot at help, aren't I?" Mitchel just scoffed. "You couldn't be more wrong.

to panic, beginning to doubt the

sought Henley out for the next

Mitchel, trying once more to convince him,

stopped in

‘seems to be quite supportive of your career. Haven't you noticed the company doing better these last two years? You..." "Mom!" Mitchel cut her off. "That kid has nothing to do with me." Luciana was stunned. There didn't seem to be any reason for Mitchel to lie, especially since the paternity test used samples were collected by her. She went through the test with Katie herself. It seemed impossible for it to

be too quick to dismiss this. If it turns out you're wrong, you're going to regret it..." Luciana

what you think." Luciana accused, "You're just biased against Katie." Mitchel handed Luciana the medicine box. "Did Katie give you

clarified. "This is a medicine for Category A psychiatric conditions. It helps them, but for someone healthy, it can lead to confusion, hallucinations, and

Mitchel warned, "You should stop using it and be careful with anything Katie gives you to eat." "I... It wasn't Katie who gave

simply remarked, "I just hope you don't end up regretting this."

there, her hands shaking. Despite her relatively robust condition, she had been on psychiatric meds for

Katie had introduced to

her thoughts were always so jumbled since taking the medicine, leading her to act against her own desires. If Mitchel was speaking the truth, that suggested Katie had been tricking her all this time. She swallowed hard, wondering

Henley, Katie returned and walked up to Luciana, who

you alright?" she

Luciana fumbled

it was merely side effects from the medicine. Holding Luciana's hand, she said softly, "Luciana, I really need you to have a word with Mitchel for me. He's completely

thinking straight. Please, talk to Mitchel for his

chaos, Luciana

this minute,

but looks after Raegan's, totally enchanted by her." Luciana, thinking back on her encounters with Raegan, felt she got all muddled up. Her memories of Raegan being polite and warm were at odds with the idea

head in pain, Luciana groaned and said, "Katie, my head's throbbing. I need to lie down." Katie, slightly annoyed but hiding it well, sweetly offered, "Alright, Ill get someone to drive you home." Luciana hopped in the car. Before long, she reached home. As she stepped out of the vehicle, she inadvertently ‘saw the driver texting

on Luciana that her life had been subtly invaded by Katie, even to the extent of

all the medication provided by the so-called doctor Katie had introduced to her down the

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