Nevertheless, the message was clear, leaving Alexis to reflect on the implications.

Alexis' patience snapped. He slammed his hand against the table, glaring at Beuford with intense animosity. "Beuford, while I acknowledge your long service to my father, need I remind you of your station? You remain a servant of this family, nothing more."

Alexis' words were utterly devoid of respect, a clear indication of his disregard for decency. In a sudden movement, he ordered his security, "Get this liar out of here!"

However, before they could act on Alexis' command, Mitchel's reaction was swift and bold. He flung a cup of tea directly at Alexis.

The splash of tea left Alexis drenched and humiliated, a stark visual contrast to his earlier arrogance. "You insolent cur! You..." he began.

But Mitchel cut Alexis off. "Dad, choose your next words carefully."

The threat in Mitchel's tone was palpable, silencing Alexis instantly.

At that moment, Alexis felt dwarfed by Mitchel's authority, recognizing that the balance of power had shifted profoundly in favor of Mitchel, who stood before him not as the young lad he once belittled but as a formidable adversary.

Mitchel then stated, “In case some of you might not fully grasp the significance of Beuford's position, let me make it clear. To my grandfather, Beuford was much more than a butler."

Alexis, already simmering with anger from the unexpected confrontation, found himself at a loss for words, dwarfed by Mitchel's imposing presence.

Mitchel elaborated on the depth of Beuford's loyalty and bravery. “In times of danger, it was Beuford who stood between my grandfather and harm, enduring wounds in his stead. My grandfather himself regarded Beuford not just as a loyal aide but as a brother, in both life and peril."

This narrative, familiar to the elder shareholders of the company, underscored the deep bond Kyler and Beuford shared, highlighting Alexis' disrespectful treatment of someone his father esteemed as family.

This revelation caused a stir among the shareholders, leading to whispers and glances that left Alexis exposed and humiliated, his prior contempt now turned against him.

Mitchel, seizing the moment, said to Alexis, "Let's see that letter from my grandfather you mentioned. Why not show it to us?"

Cornered, Alexis found himself between a rock and a hard place. His refusal to reveal the letter would imply culpability. In a desperate bid to evade scrutiny, he dramatically shoved the letter into his mouth, feigning a breakdown while accusing, “You're all trying to corner me to death! If you mistrust your own dad to this extent, no evidence will ever satisfy you!"

In his haste, Alexis sought to cast himself as the wronged party, but the dry paper proved difficult for him, a man used to the finer things, to swallow.

As Alexis struggled, Matteo acted swiftly, applying pressure to a specific point on Alexis' neck, which led Alexis to cough up the letter.

Matteo secured the letter before Alexis could make another attempt at its destruction.

A brief inspection by Beuford was enough for him to declare, "This is not penned by Kyler!"

The room buzzed with disbelief and indignation at the lengths to which Alexis would stoop, fabricating even Kyler's handwriting in his scheme.