She leaned forward, her tone casual, and her expression completely at ease, she contrasted sharply with the rest of the family's tense, uncertain looks. "Actually, I know a better way."
Selena turned to her, her eyes narrowing as she snapped, "Shut up, Erisia! You have no right to talk here, do you understand?!"
Erisia's gaze shifted to meet Selena's glare, steady and unflinching. "And I never spoke to you just now, did I?" she said coolly, before returning to David. "Father, what do you say? Shall I speak or not? Because apparently, some people think I have no right to."
David's eyes softened, and he gave Selena—who looked almost ready to explode—a pointed glance. "You can say whatever you want here. You have every right to do and say anything, as everyone else in this room, because you are part of this family." He gestured slightly toward Erisia. "So, what suggestion do you have?"
