The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter

12

Hugo's brows knitted together as his deep gaze landed on Ruth.

"Are you saying Felix-the guy freeloading at Sasha's-has Wendy's phone number?"

Ruth shrank back in fear, while Sasha stepped in to smooth things over.

"Hugo, I'm afraid you've misunderstood. That guy just loves to show off. If you let me explain, I'm sure we can clear things up for you."

After learning about Felix's actions at Concord Bank and his presence here, Hugo let out a disdainful sneer.

"That's more like it. If someone like that had access to Wendy's contact, even pigs could fly!"

Ivan quickly chimed in, "You're right. It was just too much of a coincidence! We almost let that bastard fool us again."

Hugo patted him on the shoulder. "How dare that piece of garbage that even Sasha despises pretend to have Wendy's number? Don't you guys agree that he needs a lesson?"

Ivan caught his message without fail. He had long been thinking about teaching Felix a lesson for harboring thoughts about his woman. Now that he was trying to tarnish Wendy's name, too, he best believed there be consequences to his actions!

""Don't worry, Hugo. Leave it to me."

Sasha didn't intervene in this decision. Given Warren's sentiments, she ought to refrain from drastic actions. In fact, it was a massive relief that someone else was stepping in. There was no way she would stop them. Meanwhile, in Zenith Pavilion, Wendy felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. She couldn't explain why, but she found Felix somewhat mysterious yet incredibly charming.

"The Kinsley family's influence in Avesburgh must mean you know some secrets others don't, right?"

Once Felix started speaking, Wendy grew serious, too. If this mission turned out successful, it would bring them

closer.

"What exactly are you referring to?"

"Medicinal herbs used in traditional medicine-the kind that are extremely rare and unobtainable on the market."

Wendy's mind started cranking. A moment

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Bids. They're quite powerful and have auction houses all over the country. There's one in Avesburgh where they hold one auction a month. You can find all sorts there, including contraband." A slight frown furrowed

month.

Clearly, Wendy wasn't finished.

However,

That

have their contact?" he

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yesterday, all about how extraordinary Felix was. His medical skills alone were sufficient to make Xander bow down. They were far beyond what the Kinsley family could achieve. "I do,

can call

burden. Therefore, it was his top

"Okay."

urgency, Wendy hastily pulled her phone out. She wondered what could've motivated his haste. Her

the call, she reported back, "All set. You can arrange the commission after sunset tonight. It happens to be the monthly auction day today, too. I'll also see if

nodded and rose to

me up when it's

seemed to remember something and hurriedly stopped

"Um..."

spun around. "Was there anything

you. Her grandfather is ill, so she just wanted to see if

he refused, "I'm not

about being a

ungrateful, which led to all kinds of conflicts and complaints. In a fit of anger, Gerald issued

in the direction of a real estate project he had found interesting online.

continue freeloading at Warren's, where he had to endure the disgusting presence

alley, he was stopped by a boy about 12 or 13 years of

just two dollars, I'll make them shine bright. If they're not clean, there'll be no charge," he began. He had shoe polish smudges on his face, but his smile was

where a simple chair waited for him. As soon as he sat down, the boy got right

"Where's your family?

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