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?

stood up and moved toward the

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

can I help you?"

come into possession of a porcelain teapot. I was wondering if you'd

him. He didn't own a porcelain teapot in his own collection. But how on earth did Thomas know about

shop, and after using removal liquid on that porcelain teapot, it was revealed to be a masterpiece by Henry Davies, a famous teapot maker from the Clearwater

market turned out

Quinton, if you're willing to part with it, I can offer up to 25 million

25 million dollars? His company was thriving, but he was still

no

lost in thought, Nattie noticed his

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present. He glanced over at the table next

+25 BONUS

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