Chapter 296

Phoebe's grip on Felix tightened as they hurried away from the Innerzen Medical Center. They rushed toward Jayden's parked car. Felix sensed the danger and pulled his hand back. "Phoebe, please. Mom said we can't." "This is our chance, Felix. Think of it, once I gain influence, neither Cyrus nor Zoey will be able to trample on us ever again." "But if William truly cared, he would have sent the antidote last time," Felix countered. Phoebe had thought of this simple truth, but she clung stubbornly to her fantasy. "He must have had his reasons. Maybe he was… too upset." "Upset enough to let the woman he likes die?" Phoebe bristled. "Why didn't you save Cecilia at the bar? You let Cyrus snatch her away. Ceci's right, you're a mama's boy, worse than Cyrus. I wouldn't even look at you twice." The words cut deep, leaving Felix flustered. "Come with me. Once I've joined the Lynch family, you'll be the brother-in-law of a billionaire. You could have ten Cecilia groveling at your feet.