Chapter 390

Claire tightened her grip on the contract, mustering the nerve to speak. "Grandpa, you didn't force Felix when he picked another path, so why push me now?" Honestly, she just didn't want that kind of responsibility. She hadn't even been paying much attention to Lotus Smoke lately, let alone had any special attachment to The Rusty Spoon. She really didn't see herself as someone destined for anything big. Sure, she could cook, but she only ever thought about making a few meals for her family—nothing more. As far as carrying on some legacy... that wasn't her. She saw herself as just an ordinary girl with average abilities. If she got to where she was today, it felt more like luck than anything else. Bringing up Felix wasn't just because he'd refused the family business before, but also because, realistically, if anyone were to inherit the main branch, it should've been Edward's son—it'd make way more sense than giving it to her. If Felix could say no, so could she. "Exactly, Dad. You let