Hector seemed hesitant to leave.
âMy assistant can manage that.
Iâll stay here and support you in whatever you plan to do.
â
Mitchel gave Hector a reassuring smile, his features lighting up.
âHector, remember our deal.
You need to be outside backing me up.
â
After a brief pause, Hector expressed his concern, âMitchel, Iâm really worried about you.
â
This was one of Hectorâs rare displays of genuine care.
Since Mitchel was the only grandchild of the Dixon family, Hector deeply wished for Mitchel to become stronger and impervious to vulnerabilities.
A man in Mitchelâs position had to remain stoic, his emotions as solid as stone.
That was why Hector had stepped in when Mitchel and Raegan clashed, urging Mitchel to back down.
However, later, Hector realized he might have repeated his fatherâs mistake.
Somehow, he had conformed to those societal standards, embracing the outdated beliefs.
After this awakening, Hector understood Mitchelâs feelings, much like his own experiences in the past.
Loving someone, the heart was no longer under oneâs control.
So upon returning, Hector didnât hesitate to express his care.
In his view, Mitchel and Bryce were no different.
With their father gone, they had become the central focus of his life.
He felt it was his duty to look after every member of the Dixon family.
Hectorâs brow creased as he asked, âMitchel, are you keeping something from me?â
Mitchel noticed the sincere worry in Hectorâs expression.
They shared blood and bonds, this care deeply rooted in the consciousness of every Dixon family member.
He gave a small smile.
âNo, Hector, youâre overthinking.
I just need to talk things over with Katie in a really quiet place.
â
âOkay.
â Hector nodded.
As Hector started to walk away, he paused to add, âJust remember, the whole Dixon family supports you.
Do what you need to, but take care of yourself.
â
âI understand, Hector.
â
Watching Hectorâs retreating back, the venue had been completely cleared out.
Even the event coordinator and security had left.
Katieâs anxiety rose.
âMitchel, everyoneâs left.
What about our wedding now?â
Mitchelâs expression remained calm.
He did not respond to Katieâs question.
Katie forced herself to calm down and comforted herself that everything would be okay.
She had seen all sorts of situations, after all.
Anyway, they had already announced their wedding, and the whole world knew about it.
What could Mitchel possibly do to her now?
Katie said with a strained smile, âMitchel, do you think what happened just now is a bad omen? Is that why you want to change the venue for the banquet? Should I change into another dress for the wedding toast?â
âNo need,â Mitchel replied expressionlessly.
Katieâs smile froze.
But she quickly regained her composure, laughed nervously, and attempted to appease him.
âMitchel, there were too many people earlier, so I didnât get a chance to explain.
The invitation⦠They forced me to do so.
â
Katie covered her teary eyes with her hands but secretly observed Mitchelâs reaction.
Deep inside her, she couldnât help cursing Henley.
It turned out Henley wasnât a legitimate son.
He even had no connection with the Dixon family.
How dare he tell her he was Alexisâ only child, the rightful heir of the Dixon Group! And she was too foolish to believe his account that Mitchel was adopted.
It was only now that Katie realized that neither Henley nor Alexis resembled the members of the Dixon family.
The members of the Dixon family were all dignified and upright people.
On the other hand, Henley and Alexis had dubious and slippery demeanors.
She scolded herself for being blind.
But she also felt lucky that she didnât go too far.