The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 50

When the cat arrived at the manor, both Xena and Jordan got out, and the Kinsley family immediately greeted them, "Welcome to the banquet, Lady Summers."

Xena nodded in response. "There's no need to be so formal I heard that Mr. Kinsley Senior has fully recovered from his illness. After all, he did a lot of good deeds for Avesburgh back in the day. It's only right that I come to visit him."

As she spoke, she extended her right hand. "This is Jordan Hall, the apprentice of Wesley Cane, who ranks fifth among the top ten master healers."

The crowd was somewhat astonished. Anyone who rode with the goddess of war had to be extraordinary.

"Welcome, Mr. Hall," the crowd greeted.

When the group entered the front courtyard, all the guests who had already received the news were visibly excited

didn't dare to approach. They could only watch from afar.

y goodness! It's the goddess of war, Xena. I can't believe I'm seeing her in real life. She's so gorgeous." Sasha's face flushed with excitement. Xena was her idol, and she believed that living like Xena was the highest form of success for a woman. "She's indeed gorgeous and graceful," Nattie chimed in.

After hearing Nattie's remark, Sasha sighed. "I wonder what kind of man she'll eventually marry."

Bernard, Vincent, and even Wendy were all fully aware. Xena's move had invisibly elevated the Kinsley family's status significantly. That was a real advantage that no one could deny.

The pity was that it involved Felix. Otherwise, it would have been a golden opportunity for the Kinsley family to build a connection with Xena.

The group moved on without stopping and entered the building. After all, they couldn't leave Xena standing outside under everyone's gaze.

As they walked, a door ahead of them opened, and Felix appeared. He had come out to find a restroom because of an urgent need. Unexpectedly, he ran into the very person he least wanted to see. With their gazes already fixed on each other, he could only stride confidently toward her.

Although the corridor was quite wide, it appeared cramped because of the large entourage with Xena and several bodyguards.

One of the bodyguards gave Felix a fierce glare. Seeing that the latter continued to advance, the bodyguard immediately spoke up, "Please make way for Lady Summers."

However, Felix ignored the bodyguard entirely. He continued to walk without pausing, showing no sign of giving

Way.

with his hand.

suspect he had ulterior motives. Taking him down was certainly not a

seeing that, Wendy and the others looked somewhat panicked but dared

moment, Xena intervened,

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attend the banquet. However, given the fraud team backing him, she could see why it made sense. (1) As they brushed past each other, neither of them made any eye contact. They acted as if they didn't recognize

with Felix in such a public setting as it would lower

relief. It was a false alarm in the end. Otherwise, being caught in the middle,

the room where Felix

calling out to Felix, "Dr. Zeller! I've made up my

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abrupt halt. She turned

dread tightened in Wendy's chest. The shout

What could unfold now?

hide, he welcomed

go inside and discuss this further,"

Felix led Gilbert back into the dwelling, Xena's eyes flickered

had lost all its value," she thought as she continued on her path, convinced that Gilbert was another victim of Felix's

would have apprehended Felix long ago if it weren't for the engagement. However, she had instructed

the truth, she would ensure that they

find a large group gathered, all members of the Kinsley family. He suddenly realized how rude

tell us. Who's the patient here?" Felix prompted, bringing Gilbert back to reality. His face

with worry. "I

revelation came as no surprise. If the illness were treatable, Gilbert wouldn't

that Lovefruit could cure your son's