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.

Alexis was certain of one thing. Kyler was a man of integrity, committed to his promises his entire life.

Kyler promised never to reveal where Mitchel came from, and he intended to keep that promise.

Beuford was Kyler's confidant, so naturally, he was involved and knew all about it. That couldn't be avoided. And it was this very secret that led to Beuford's death, done by Alexis.

In Alexis' view, Beuford had it coming.

Why did Alexis have deliberately lost the impeachment against Mitchel at the last board meeting, submitting without a fight? It was all because Beuford had used that secret to blackmail him! Dealing with Beuford, a cunning figure, was anything but easy.

Had Kyler not been alive back then, Alexis wouldn't have waited so long to grab power. Truly, Kyler had been shrewd.

Alexis knew he couldn't outsmart Kyler, and he didn't dare to scheme over gaining some influence in the Dixon Group until Kyler died.

But that process was slow, because Kyler, perhaps sensing Alexis‘ had taken to the from ambitions, steps strengthen company within, excluding Alexis from major decisions.

Sadly, Kyler hadn't anticipated his sudden illness, which claimed his life unexpectedly, leaving no final instructions and thereby granting Alexis a chance to do something.

Now, Alexis became the elder of the Dixon family, and assumed, no matter how well Mitchel did in the Dixon Group, Mitchel had to show him respect.

That was how Alexis slowly climbed the ladder to his current position.

If it hadn't been for Beuford, Alexis would have reached success much sooner. But fortunately, Beuford's interference reminded him of the threat, which he promptly neutralized.

Despite his inner doubts when facing Mitchel's calm demeanor, Alexis had to push them aside and focus on the present situation. He was sure that nobody else alive knew about the past. To appear gracious, he said, “Even though you treat me this way, out of paternal love, I won't completely ruin you. The Dixon Group still welcomes you.”

Compared to Mitchel's cold demeanor, Alexis’ apparent generosity seemed more admirable.

Some of Alexis' allies among the shareholders rallied the crowd and said, "Mr. Alexis Dixon is truly a kind-hearted man. Despite Mr. Mitchel Dixon's disrespect, he's willing to forgive and forget. A true role model for Ardlens!"

Others clapped and said, "Absolutely."