Sherlyn sat across from Ernest, fuming and pouting adorably. "Humph! Grandpa, you don't care about me anymore. You're not standing by my side."

Ernest, relaxed in demeanor, handed her a cup of coffee. "Do I not care about you? Otherwise, would I have sent Jairo to accompany you?

"You're getting more and more mischievous. After all, they're conducting an official operation. Do you think that just because I or your father is involved, they'll let you off unconditionally? What do we need laws for, then?"

While she understood his point, Sherlyn was still upset. "I finally managed to come back, and I can only hang around for two days. I was looking forward to having dinner with Felix to bond with him, but the Phoenix Legion intervened. How can I be in a good mood?" Taking a sip of coffee, Ernest said, "You know Felix's situation. Everyone has a breaking point, and I suspect he's about to explode this time. The reason I had you go is to give someone a chance, but it's a shame."

Ernest was no ordinary person. Although retired, he could learn anything in no time, which was why he said what he did.

Meanwhile, as they approached the Phoenix Legion base, Felix finally spoke, "Xena probably doesn't know about this operation, right?"

Belle's eyes flickered with a hint of panic, but it vanished quickly. "You're at death's door and still want to see Ms: Summers? Where were you before? Given that we already had a complete chain of evidence against you, do you think Ms. Summers still needs to show up? I can easily deal with you myself."

Though she didn't answer directly, Felix understood he had guessed correctly. Xena was indeed not involved. After all, she wouldn't act recklessly. Clearly, Belle had orchestrated everything behind her back.

"Since that's the case, I won't hold back."

"Hold back'?" Belle thought to herself, scoffing internally.noveldrama

They had arrived at the Phoenix Legion base. Did he really think he could use his martial skills to turn the tide? Dream on! Even the most wanted criminal wouldn't dare to cause a scene at the Phoenix Legion, let alone Felix.

After they reached a room and were locked inside, it wasn't long before Warren entered, surprising Felix.

"Uncle Warren?"

Warren's expression was complex. He didn't sit down but stood facing Felix. "Did you cripple Sasha's leg?"

To be honest, Felix found it hard to face Warren. Although he felt Sasha deserved it, he could never say that out loud.

Seeing Felix remain silent, Warren took a deep breath and continued, "No matter what, we're even now."

Felix forced a smile. "Uncle Warren, since we've come this far, I don't want to keep anything from you. Otherwise, I might feel like I owe you something.

"You know that Sasha was involved with Ted Glover, right? She plotted against me multiple times, including schemes that could have resulted in my death."

As Warren turned away, his body visibly trembled. He shook his head slightly, choosing not to respond as he exited the room.

However, Felix felt a sense of relief. He knew Warren believed him, meaning his strained relationship with the Quinton family would soon be a thing of the past. Regardless of the current situation with Sasha, it would soon be completely resolved. When Belle appeared again, Felix sent a text message.

The moment that message was received, it marked the beginning of Belle's countdown to her demise.