"I'm not discussing with you, either. Last I checked, I hold more shares than you. You're in no position to kick me out. If I were you, I'd continue to live overseas and stay out of the company's affairs."

Alexis' anger subsided into a sneer.

"Your mother and grandfather really taught you well how to piss off your own father."

"I will take that as a compliment."

At this moment, Alexis' fury was palpable. He fixed his gaze on Mitchel and asked with frustration, "Can't you tell why I'm doing this? It's for the future of the company! Think of your mother and grandfather."

His voice started soft but grew increasingly forceful.

Mitchel's expression turned even colder. He faced Alexis and pointedly asked, “Are you really doing this for the family and the company?"

Alexis was stunned for a second and unconsciously averted his gaze.

"Yes, of course. This is all for you."

A hint of mockery flashed across Mitchel's eyes. He had changed his mind. At last, he sighed resignedly and said, "Fine, I'll go."

Seeing Mitchel's change in attitude, Alexis' demeanor softened, and he earnestly said.

"You're my only son. Everything I do, I do for the Dixon family, especially exploring the market.”

"Sure," Mitchel responded absentmindedly.

Alexis looked at his son, who was taller and more handsome than himself, and felt a sense of pride. He reached out to pat Mitchel's back, but the latter deftly sidestepped the gesture.

Annoyed by Alexis’ duplicity, Mitchel coldly said, "If you have no other important business, don't bother coming here."

Alexis felt a sting at those words. This place was his home, too.

Why should he be barred from it?

In his eyes, Mitchel was influenced too much by Luciana and Kyler that he had no qualms in disrespecting his father.

But since Mitchel had agreed to attend the blind date, Alexis decided to let it go.

"Fine. I won't be here unless necessary."