The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 33

"Dad, I'm leaving now. You know you and Ruth share the same birthday, right?

Feeling she'd stayed long enough at the birthday party, Sasha stood up and kissed Warren on the cheek. She had promised Ruth she would be there for the second round of celebrations. "Okay. Take Felix with you," Warren replied.

Felix felt a wave of helplessness. Warren was clearly eager to see him and Sasha together, but he probably had no idea how different Sasha could be when she was away from home, Seeing no point in arguing with Warren, Sasha smiled and said, "Alright, Feliz. Let's go,"

Warren seemed to have something else in mind and added, "I'll call you later. Make sure Feliz picks up."

A flash of irritation flickered in Sasha's eyes. Warren had her exactly where he wanted her. She had intended to

part ways with Felix as soon as they left, but now, it was clear she'd have to bring him along

Felix had been hoping for the same thing-to go his own way-but now, it was obvious that those plans were ruined.

After they had been gone for a while, Warren's phone rang with an unfamiliar number. "Hello?"

""Mr. Quinton, this is Thomas Camden."

Thomas Camden?

stunned. He quickly stood up and moved toward

antiques, with a deep knowledge of the field He knew Thomas was a renowned figure in Avesburgh's antique circles-a man of immense wealth and

Camden, how can I help you?" Warren

teapot. I was wondering

He didn't own a porcelain teapot in his own collection. But how

that porcelain teapot, it was revealed

the item he casually picked up at the antiques market turned out to be a masterpiece? But Warren was no expert in porcelain teapots and wasn't certain of its true

if you're willing to part with it, I

breath. 25 million dollars? His company was thriving, but he was still just a

was no small sum

returned to the table, lost in thought, Nattie noticed his distracted expression and

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glanced over at the table next to the couch, where

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