The small ray of hope that has made its way into Felix's heart was shattered when Fiona, set her fork down with a loud clatter and turned her sharp gaze toward him.
“Don't get us wrong, darling! Please, remember that we are your family,” she began.
“And that's why, we have been discussing our future, as a family, you know! And it’s clear we need someone strong and capable to help us stabilize things in the current climate. Someone who is on our level! Especially after what happened with Melissa.”
Kylie immediately added her own two cents, her tone colder.
“Yes, darling. Someone who can actually contribute to this family, unlike a certain piece of dead weight who wants to drag us all down with himself. I know it's good to do some charity and our family supports it as well, but that
