A smirk flickered across Henley’s Lips. After years of anticipation, his moment had finally arrived. It seemed as if the heavens themselves conspired in his favor!
Henley declared, “I chose today to expose this because Mitchel has wrongfully claimed a position that doesn’t belong to him and refuses to relinquish it to my father. My father generously adopted him, and this so-called brother of mine, with no blood relation to us, has instead sought to displace me and my father from our own family.”
Turning to face Mitchel, whose composure remained intact, Henley sneered, “Tell me, Mr. Dixon, how can you justify your actions?”
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Henley’s use of “Mr. Dixon” dripped with irony.
In such a situation, any ordinary man might crumble under the weight of embarrassment or react with indignation. Yet, Mitchel stood unflappable, as though he were detached from the turmoil swirling around him.
Even Henley, brimming with confidence, experienced a twinge of doubt in the face of Mitchel’s serene demeanor. How could Mitchel remain so composed, revealing nothing of his inner state?
At that moment, Alexis joined Henley on stage, aiming to mend his image after previous disputes with Mitchel within the company.
Portraying the role of a contrite father, he tearfully expressed, “Mitchel, although we’re not connected by blood, a father’s duty to educate endures a lifetime. It’s one thing to ignore your parental guidance, but your aggressive actions against Henley were unwarranted.”
Alexis wiped away tears, his voice hoarse with emotion. “Seeing you turn out this way, I must accept part of the blame, but… This time, you’ve truly disappointed me.”
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Alexis’ performance was that of a father worn out by his child’s missteps. If taken at face value, Mitchel’s actions would be morally reprehensible, possibly even disqualifying him from leading the Dixon Group.
With Mitchel remaining silent, the crowd was left uncertain of his perspective.
Impatient to resolve the situation, Alexis continued, “Mitchel, I withheld the truth about your adoption to protect you and ensure you had a normal upbringing. But now, with my own son being marginalized by your actions, I had to clarify things. I hope you will correct your course and return the Dixon Group to its rightful leader. Of course, if you choose to stay at the Dixon Group, you’re welcome to continue in a role that suits you.”
While Alexis’ offer seemed gracious, he was convinced Mitchel would decline. Given Mitchel’s acumen, he surely realized staying within the Dixon Group would only lead to his marginalization amidst growing hostilities. He wasn’t naive enough to believe otherwise.
Yet, Alexis grasped it was crucial to extend these courtesies to avoid seeming callous.
“Mr. Alexis Dixon.” Mitchel finally spoke, his tone laced with irony as he addressed Alexis.
Looking squarely at Alexis, Mitchel inquired, “The name Alexis Dixon, did Kyler choose it?”
Alexis’ complexion blanched, and he snapped back, “You ungrateful son, how dare you address me by my name directly? It seems you insist on compounding your mistakes.”
Mitchel responded with a dismissive chuckle, light yet disdainful.
With a slightly lowered gaze, Mitchel looked down from his heightened stance and questioned, “Mr. Alexis Dixon, do you truly not recognize who is really making a mistake here?”
As Mitchel spoke, Alexis felt his heart racing, a sense of dread creeping in.
Yet, Alexis maintained a facade of calm, retorting, “You’re talking nonsense. If you’re going to be so delusional, don’t be surprised when I cut off our family ties and sue you for trespassing on my property!”
“Speaking of cutting family ties, I have no blood connection with you, so there’s no bond to disown in the first place,” Mitchel replied coldly.
Alexis was confused. Why did Mitchel sound like he knew something?
But how could that be possible? The secret from years ago was known only to Kyler and Beuford. A third person couldn’t be aware.