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?"

his head. "I

receptionist maintained a polite smile, there was a hint of mockery in her eyes. "I'm sorry, sir. We operate on a member reservation basis. You might

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

private

made do with a meal in the main hall, he didn't want to risk running into

quick meal,

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

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"Sure."

nudged Sasha, who was engrossed

someone who looks like the restaurant manager. Could his status

about wanting to dine here. The manager is likely taking

H

eyes lit up. "You're right. 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

Please

Golden Card, any lapse in service could cost not only Donald's job but also the. general manager's. Therefore, he quickly complied with his request. As they retraced their steps, a woman

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

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 accomplishment for

arrogance was palpable,

no ordinary person. She was the formidable goddess of war. Even if Felix were the

a sense of satisfaction, as the more he integrated into

the

that he would eventually find the situation absurd and

found a middle-aged man inside. He was of average

seat.