As the eldest son, Felix Thorne held absolute authority in the family; his word even carried more weight than Byron Thorne's. But he had a fiery temper and couldn't tolerate the slightest injustice, which was why he was now ready to lead his brothers into a major confrontation.
While his actions stemmed from concern for his younger sister, Phoebe Thorne, his good intentions were leading him down the wrong path. Felix Thorne had courage in spades, but he lacked careful foresight.
Byron Thorne was more thoughtful, but he was short-sighted, often focusing only on immediate, petty gains. For example, he had taken five hundred yuan from the Hawthorne family but failed to look after the mother and son properly. This caused the Hawthornes to harbor a deep resentment toward the Thornes, which was the main reason for their family's decline.
