In the narrative involving Felix Miller and his niece Irene Barton, Felix concocts a scheme to exploit Irene's inheritance for his own benefit. He tries to manipulate circumstances to gain control over her financial assets. However, Irene is often portrayed as more astute than Felix anticipates, leading to complications in his plans. The outcome of Felix's scheme typically involves his plans being thwarted, either through Irene's intervention or external factors that prevent him from succeeding in his manipulative endeavors.