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?

up and moved toward the nearby rest

knew Thomas was a renowned figure in

Camden, how can I help you?" Warren

of a porcelain teapot. I

the one Felix had given him. He didn't own a porcelain teapot in his own

honest, Felix visited my shop, and after using removal liquid on that porcelain teapot, it was revealed to be a masterpiece by Henry Davies, a famous

could Felix have such incredible luck that 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

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

His company was thriving, but he

was no small sum to

Nattie noticed his distracted expression and quickly

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back to the present. He glanced over at the table next to the

+25 BONUS

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