Chapter 951: Forcing and s.n.a.t.c.hing Authority
“Yeah, you said that you’re willing to do anything for the sake of your family. You don’t even need any family affection for your children. All you care about is your own interests. It’s my misfortunate to have been born as your daughter. I’ll admit it and resign to fate!
“But what did he do wrong? He only wanted to come to DC to beg you to let us off because he loves me and our child. He wanted you to stop chasing after us and allow us to live well in this world. He just wanted you to give us your blessings!
“He never harmed the Howards in any way, but why did you have to kill him?! Why did you kill the person who loves me the most in this world?”
Florence started crying loudly with tears all over her face.
She was agonized at the thought of Drew Cruise, the love of her life!
Her mother had died a long time ago, and her father had merely treated her as a p.a.w.n he could use. The rest of the family was cold-blooded and ruthless. When she lacked power, no one was willing to speak up for her.
Her daughter, whom she hadn’t met for more than twenty years, was just like a complete stranger to her.
That man was the only one who had existed ever so vividly and loved her so pa.s.sionately in the decades of her life.
But he was killed under her father’s orders!
From the moment she learned the truth about Drew’s death, her life was already completely ruined!
…
Felix silently listened to Florence’s tearful complaints, but his gaze didn’t waver at all. Clearly, everything Florence said couldn’t touch his heart at all. He barely felt any emotions, let alone guilt or remorse.
Only when Florence was choked up and could no longer bring herself to continue speaking did Felix say slowly, “Hmph! What’s the point of saying that now?
“You’re a Howard. From the day you were born, you were destined to give your everything for the family!
“Back then, I had already arranged your marriage partner, but you just had to fall in love with a penniless boy. You defied my orders for his sake, and you even eloped from DC with that b.a.s.t.a.r.d, causing the Howards to become the laughing stock of many!
“So of course he had to die!
“I’ve told you a long time ago that I will never hesitate to kill anyone who puts the family at risk or affects the family’s interests!
“It’s the same even if you’re my daughter!”
When Florence heard this, the l.u.s.ter and vigor in her eyes gradually dimmed.
Indeed, since she was clearly aware of how cold and ruthless her father was and how he didn’t care for his children at all, why should she expect him to feel guilty for what he had done back then?
She closed her eyes before suddenly opening them again and saying to Felix, “Fine, it’s useless for me to say anything to a heartless person like you.
“I just hope that you won’t regret what you just said!”
Felix looked at Florence without saying a word.
Florence wiped away the tears on her face with her sleeve before suddenly turning around to face Lucas and saying solemnly, “Lucas, help me, I want to become the head of the Howards! From now on, I will call the shots in the family, and I will abolish those rotten rules!”
Lucas could clearly feel the difference in Florence’s att.i.tude now.
A few minutes ago, when Lucas asked her if she wanted to become the helmsman of the family, she seemed hesitant and even resistant, but she agreed for his sake.
But Florence’s eyes were now glowing, as if she had made up her mind to do something and that she was determined to obtain the position of helmsman at all costs!
But Lucas didn’t disapprove of Florence’s changes.
“Since you want it, then the position of helmsman is yours from now on. You’re free to do whatever you want. I won’t interfere with your decisions,” Lucas said clearly with an indifferent smile.
After getting Lucas’s promise, Florence immediately showed him a grateful look.
Immediately afterward, Florence glanced at the Howards around her before asking loudly, “Does anyone have any objections to me taking over as the head of the family?”
At this moment, Florence was completely different from the way she was before. Her eyes were full of determination and the aura of a powerful person about to take on a superior position.
The rest of the Howards opened their mouths in shock, unable to believe that things had really come to this.
Is Florence really going to become the head of the Howards?
But… Felix, the helmsman, is clearly still around…
What should we do now? they wondered.
“Florence! How dare you!” Felix glared daggers at Florence. “I’m still alive. You’re in no place to be the head of the family!
“No, even if I die now, you will never become the head of the Howards! Just give up now!”
Florence wasn’t afraid. She even smiled. “You no longer call the shots for the Howards now!”
Then she took out a golden whistle from her pocket and blew it.
Beep!
As the sharp whistle sounded, the messy sound of shuffling footsteps filled the air around them.
Soon, twenty-odd powerhouses dressed in black compression wear suddenly appeared and surrounded the Howards.
This scene shocked the Howards and made them panic!
None of them expected that Florence had secretly nurtured a group of powerhouses!
When… when did she manage to get such a powerful squad without any of us noticing?
Many Howards turned as pale as a sheet.
But Lucas remained expressionless, seemingly having long known about Florence’s backup plan.
The truth was indeed so. Lucas was a high-level expert. The moment he stepped foot inside the villa, he could already sense that there were more than twenty extraordinary auras hidden all around the villa.
But at first, Lucas didn’t know that they were experts Florence had prepared. Only when she pulled out the whistle did he suddenly realize.
But since Florence had her own subordinates, there was no need for him to get involved.
Strictly speaking, these were all the Howards’ internal affairs, and Lucas didn’t want to get involved. Otherwise, if he accidentally killed someone, it would be difficult for him to explain himself to Cheyenne.
He would just leave it to the Howards to deal with their own affairs.
Meanwhile, he would stay here and ensure that Florence was safe.
After seeing these men in black, Felix was stunned for a moment, but he was an experienced man after all, and he quickly reacted.
“Florence, how dare you hide these people? Are you planning to force me into giving you my power and authority?” Felix yelled at Florence, his wrinkly face beet red from anger.