Cyrusâ shift in values was heavily influenced by his trusted âfriendsâ and âconnectionsâ, which were maneuvered by Opheliaâs relatives.
Wynter realized that they might not intend to destroy the Whitman family outright. Instead, they were hoping to forge a close relationship with Cyrus, who was the Whitman familyâs heir. @@novelbin@@
To that end, they had indulged in Cyrusâ whims and even introduced new friends to him, some of whom were dispatched by the Wray family.