Chapter 486 An elderly gentleman with a distinguished mane of graying hair, adorned in a garment of dark cyan silk, made his

entrance with Matteo's assistance.

Alexis gaze sharpened upon recognizing the man. It was indeed Beuford, Kyler's personal butler, a figure of unwavering loyalty who had retreated to oversee Kyler's grave at Mount Moriah following Kyler's demise.

Alexis had nearly forgotten Beuford, half-convinced that the latter had passed away due to the years that had slipped by.

Yet, here Beuford stood, very much alive.

"You ungrateful bastard! Why have you pulled Beuford away from his duties, disrupting his tranquility?" Alexis ‘accusation against Mitchel betrayed a hint of a tremble in his voice, perhaps unaware of the emotion it carried.

Beuford had been a formidable presence in the Dixon household, one who had never bent the knee to Alexis ‘authority.

Before Mitchel could interject, Beuford took the floor, his voice carrying the weight of years yet resolute. "Mr. Alexis Dixon, this visit was of my own volition, not at Mr. Mitchel Dixon's urging." The unease on Alexis' face was palpable as he managed a strained smile. "And what caused your presence here, Beuford?" "I came upon learning of your recent endeavors within the Dixon Group, which brought to mind the final charge Mr.

Kyler Dixon entrusted to me, Beuford stated, his voice gaining volume as he brushed his beard. "He warned me, ‘Alexis lacks stability. In my absence, you must steer him on my behalf." The authority with which Beuford spoke mirrored that of Kyler himself, a testament to the years spent under the patriarch's influence.

Alexis, attempting to mask his mounting ire, diverted his gaze downward. He was tormented by the nation that even beyond the grave, Kyler's dominance shadowed his every

step.

Mitchel seized the moment. "Dad, why not share with Beuford the letter you claimed to be handwritten by my grandfather? Caught off

Alexis Dixon, why not let us see it?" Alexis faltered. "Well, it's... It's not of great consequence. It simply discusses my father's desire to integrate Henley

rebuttal left the room stunned, and Henley's composure

that they whitened, his gaze

and humiliated, insisted

father's explicit wishes!" Alexis appeal to Kyler's authority was a desperate bid to regain control

held a stringent view against acknowledging any illegitimate offspring within the Dixon lineage, a stance codified within our family's charter to deter opportunistic claims." Kyler's legacy was one of moral fortitude, staunchly resistant to any form of scandal or dishonor. The notion of an illegitimate heir gaining recognition would have been

offering Alexis a sliver of respect by withholding a full condemnation. Nevertheless, the message was clear, leaving Alexis to reflect on the

snapped. He slammed his hand against the table, glaring at Beuford with

a clear indication of his disregard for decency. In

visual contrast to his earlier arrogance. "You insolent cur! You..."

Alexis off. "Dad, choose your next words carefully." The threat

Mitchel's authority, recognizing that the balance of power had

not as the young lad

grasp the significance of Beuford's position, let me make it clear. To my grandfather, Beuford was much more than a butler.” Alexis, already simmering with anger from the unexpected confrontation, found himself at a loss for words, dwarfed by Mitchel's imposing

regarded Beuford not just as a loyal aide but as

whispers and glances that left Alexis exposed

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