Another person implored, "Mr. Mitchel Dixon, considering all Mr. Alexis Dixon has done for you, it's really unfair of you. You owe him an apology!"

Feeling pleased with himself, Alexis spread his arms and said, “Oh, you're too generous! I'm not worthy of such praise!"

Mitchel let out a cold laugh. "You're right. You don't deserve it."

Alexis was taken aback. His face hardened. He couldn't keep up his generous facade any longer. Even the kindest person has their limits, and he was only pretending to be noble.

"You little rascal..." Alexis muttered under his breath and abruptly stopped upon realizing his outburst was inappropriate.

After clearing his throat, Alexis said, "Mitchel, you're stubborn and unapologetic. As your adopted father, I have no choice. Since you refuse to acknowledge me, I won't force the role upon you. I hereby declare that you're no longer part of the Dixon family. We're going our separate ways. You carve your own path, and we'll have no association with each other."

As he concluded his speech, Alexis even feigned wiping a tear from his eye, feigning sorrow, as if genuinely wounded by Mitchel's behavior.

As Alexis' performance swayed the audience, influenced by the insiders he had planted, someone stepped forward to address the crowd.

“Mr. Mitchel Dixon has truly overstepped. How could he treat Mr. Alexis Dixon this way? After all, Mr. Alexis Dixon raised him for so long. How did we end up with such an ungrateful person?"

“Yes, I used to admire Mr. Mitchel Dixon for his ambition and talent, but now it seems his morals and respect for the family are lacking!"

"Someone like that will have a tough time making it in the market. No matter how skilled they are, being heartless and ruthless will only earn them disdain."

Alexis fell silent. The murmurs around felt like blessings from above.

A wave of immense satisfaction washed over him, loosening his vigilance.

With a smile, Alexis said, "Mitchel, without the Dixon family's support, you'd better hope Katie sticks by you. At least with her, you won't have to worry about making your end meet."

Seeing Mitchel remain silent, Alexis assumed the pressure of public opinion had subdued him. He felt triumphant. Turning around, he asserted his authority as the head of the Dixon family, saying to Mitchel, "After today's gathering, you needn't return to Kyler's place. You aren't a Dixon by blood, and it's unfitting for you to be there. That place is reserved for those truly deserving.”

Mitchel gave a frosty smile and retorted, “Indeed, only those truly deserving should stay there. You and your son certainly do not qualify."

"You... You!" Alexis was so furious that he couldn't finish his sentence.

After a pause, Alexis said, "You little brat! How dare you question my worth! I am the most deserving member of the Dixon family!"

"When you were known as Alexis Dixon, perhaps you were. But have you forgotten your real name?" Mitchel added coolly, "Mr. Darin Rayne."

“What? What the hell!"