The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 7

Felix turned and saw Sasha.

Just his luck.

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He didn't want to argue with her, but he decided to say, "Sasha, you don't have to worry about what your father said. There's no future between us. I'll break the news to lifm in a month."

Sasha chuckled. "At least you're self-aware. That saves me the trouble. You'd better stick to your words, or you'll regret it when I do it my way."

Ruth chimed in, "You might not know how popular Sasha is now. She has more admirers than she can count, and many of them are from wealthy families. You're no match.

Then, she glanced at the tail lights of the disappearing Rolls-Royce Phantom. "Renting a fancy car might change your appearance, but it won't change who you are inside."

Felix nodded, relieved Sasha wasn't pursuing him. He never liked her, not three years ago, and certainly not now. Her family's company's success had only made her more arrogant and superficial.

As Felix headed into Luxe Dining, Sasha scowled, and her disdain became evident. "Are you deaf? I said you need reservation and a membership card to dine here. Don't expect me to take you in." However, Felix ignored her.

Sasha thought she was warning him out of kindness and felt disgusted by his ignorance.

"Ruth, let's wait a bit. If he gets kicked out and tries to blame me, it might involve even my dad."

"Good idea. We can't let him take advantage of us.'

From their spot, they could see the restaurant's front desk. Felix had already walked up to it.

"Good evening, sir. May I have your membership card or phone number, please?"

head.

We operate on a member reservation basis. You might want

are one of our most esteemed guests. Would you prefer to dine in the main hall or a private room?" This was the first time she'd seen someone with the Kinsley family's Golden Card. Suddenly, Felix seemed so much

private

main

he preferred a quick meal, which wouldn't disrupt

to have you here. Please follow me," greeted Donald Peck,

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"Sure."

Sasha, who was engrossed in

going on? Felix's not getting kicked out but being escorted by someone who looks like the restaurant manager. Could his status be greater than we thought?" Sasha glanced up

fuss about wanting to dine here. The manager is likely taking him somewhere discreet to

H

That guy's so clueless. Luxe Dining is owned by the Kinsleys, the wealthiest people in the city. He doesn't know what he's getting himself into." Meanwhile, Felix was led into a private room. However, his expression

course. Please follow

general manager's. Therefore, he quickly complied with his request. As they retraced

though she wasn't deliberately showing off, her demeanor made passersby instinctively step aside, clearing a

He only wanted to have a meal, but his luck seemed to be taking a nosedive-first running into Sasha outside, and now encountering Xena. It was starting to ruin his appetite. Xena noticed Felix but didn't pause her stride. With a cold tone, she remarked, "To land a job at Luxe Dining must be quite an

arrogance was palpable, as

Felix were the manager of

Xena a sense of satisfaction, as the more he integrated into high society, more he

the

he would eventually find the situation absurd and might even voluntarily destroy the

He was of average height but had a sly,

take a seat. I've ordered some favorite