Observing Alexisâ greedy look, Hector couldnât help but scoff.
âAfter spending years living with the Dixons, it seemed you started to have an illusion of being rightful to claim all the Dixon wealth as yours.
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Before Alexis could respond, Hector called out Alexisâ old name, âDarin Rayne.
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Instantly, the crowd erupted into whispers and murmurs.
Back at the earlier exchange between Mitchel and Alexis, people were unsure whom to believe.
Now, the truth seemed clear.
Both Dixon family members had identified Alexis as âDarin Rayne,â suggesting the truth was out.
In that case, Alexisâ actions were utterly reprehensible.
He was like a cruel and sneaky villain.
Not only did he disregard the kindness Kyler had shown him, but he also schemed to disinherit the only grandson to take over the Dixon familyâs wealth all for himself.
Such actions were utterly cruel!
Henley was utterly confused, unaware of any of this.
Previously, Alexis had merely told him that Mitchel was not his biological son to calm him down, urging him to follow his lead and wait for a timely moment.
At that time, Henley was thrilled, believing that since Mitchel was merely an adopted child, he was of higher standing.
But now, all his happiness has vanished, feeling Like being doused with icy water.
He was not a fool.
Hector wouldnât have made such serious accusations without basis.
There had to be proof.
Henley couldnât believe that his background was now more shameful than he had thought.
To make things worse, he now had the infamous reputation of colluding with his ungrateful father.
Frustrated, he turned to question Alexis, âIs it true?â
Alexis lowered his head guiltily, unable to bring himself to meet Henleyâs eyes.
Henley pressed Alexis, word for word, âTell me, is what they said true?â
Alexisâ face flushed as if he had been slapped.
He couldnât bring himself to respond to this question.
Fuming, he pointed at Hector, snapping, âYouâre just trying to slander me! I am undeniably a member of the Dixon family!â
Alexis cleverly shifted the blame to Hector, accusing, âI see youâre after the Dixon familyâs fortune and are trying to smear my name.
Donât think we canât see your hidden agenda!â
âs BunnyBookery Alexis was quite cunning and skilled at stirring up conflicts.
What scion of a wealthy family didnât harbor some dark secrets? And with many siblings, power struggles, both open and covert, were inevitable, especially concerning the family fortune.
These seemingly dignified individuals would shed their facades, using any means necessary to achieve their ends.
Alexis, confident that Hector had no concrete evidence, refused to confess.
Furthermore, he assumed he had destroyed all the documents about his background.
As long as he remained cautious and avoided DNA testing, no one could prove he wasnât a member of the Dixon family.
Squeezing Henleyâs hand tightly, Alexis shook with emotion, saying, âHenley, trust me, Iâll ensure you become the next leader of the Dixon family.
Youâre part of this family, my son!â
Henleyâs fist clenched tightly.
How come he was deceived again? Once more, he found himself sinking back into the dirt.
He pivoted and stormed out of the venue, ignoring Alexisâ desperate calls.
Henley had given up on Alexis entirely, deeming the latter as utterly worthless.
His expression turned ice-cold once he calmed down and realized the situation.
From his initial shock to his newly-regained composure, his eyes clearly showed that he had lost all hope that Alexis could provide what he desired.
Henley grasped he would have to depend on himself moving forward.
But now was not the right moment to act, as the situation was clearly not in his favor.
No matter how loudly Alexis called out to him, Henley simply ignored.
Alexis channeled his anger toward Mitchel on stage.
âYou monster! Itâs your fault my son wonât listen to me anymore.
And now, you even want to strip away my identity as a Dixon!â Alexis shouted as he advanced furiously toward Hector.
Just as Alexis rushed forward, he tripped on the stairs and kneeled before Hector and Mitchel, looking rather pitiful.