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. "I don't have

polite smile, there was a hint of mockery in her eyes. "I'm sorry, sir. We operate on a member reservation basis. You might want to try another restaurant." Felix reached into his pocket and pulled out the Golden Card Wendy had given him. "Will

card, you are one of our most esteemed guests. Would you prefer to dine in the main hall or a private

a private

could have made do with a meal in the main hall, he didn't want to risk running into Sasha. She would definitely ruin his

quick meal, which wouldn't

manager of Luxe Dining. It's an honor to have you here. Please follow me," greeted Donald

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"Sure."

Sasha, who was engrossed

by someone who looks like the restaurant manager. Could his status be greater than we thought?"

made a fuss about wanting to dine here. The manager is likely taking him somewhere discreet to handle the situation without disturbing the

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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 soured immediately. The room was so large and opulent that he felt awkward dining alone. "Could you find a smaller room? I'm just here for a

course. Please follow

not only Donald's job but also the. general manager's. Therefore, he

commanding, and even though she wasn't deliberately showing off, her demeanor made passersby

Sasha outside, and now encountering Xena. It was starting to ruin his appetite. Xena noticed Felix but didn't pause her stride. With

was palpable, as

ordinary person. She was the formidable goddess of war. Even if Felix were the manager of Luxe Dining, it wouldn't make a difference. Besides, their marriage was in Curtis' hands, and Felix had no intention of currying favor

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

the

was confident that he would eventually find the situation absurd and might even voluntarily

private room, Xena found a middle-aged man inside. He was of average height but had a sly, calculating

seat. I've ordered some