Book 2: Facing My Step-Mother

Felixe’s POV

Reluctantly, I took Dan’s call, knowing I would have to leave Hera alone here and rush to the office right away. I couldn’t trust my stepmother at all. She could do anything. I had no idea what she had against me! A confrontation that had been simmering under the surface for so long would finally find a vent today. I had always avoided a one-to-one interaction with her in the past, but not anymore. Unless I met her, she wouldn’t stop tormenting us.

“Yes, Dan.”

“Ebony called me, Felixe. She wants to meet you urgently now or she’ll drop in at your apartment.” My heart filled up with dread. No, I wouldn’t want her here. If she could set her home on fire, she could do anything.

“Call her and inform her I’ll meet her at my office in twenty minutes. In the meantime, tighten the security around here, Dan.” Dan grunted in frustration yet disconnected the call to do my bidding.

With a helpless sigh, I served the breakfast I made and