The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 75

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Wendy was already nervous. Although she had feelings for Felix, she was afraid to offend him too much. Now that Hugo had suddenly appeared, she quickly stood up.. "Hugo, what brings you here?"

She was rather unhappy with Hugo's sudden intrusion. Nevertheless, he had contributed to treating Bernard. Hence, Wendy still had to show some gratitude.

Hugo regained his composure and forced a smile. "I heard you're dining here, so I came to have a look. Did I interrupt anything?"

Felix understood that there was more to his words, but he remained unbothered. After all, nothing was going on between him and Wendy. Even if there was something between them, Felix wasn't one to care about others' opinions. "Indeed, it's a bit inconvenient right now. I'm having a meal with my friend."

Damn it! Hugo wondered if Felix was trying to chase him away.

Though he still had a smile plastered on his face, his gaze toward Felix became icier. "I

shall not interrupt your meal, then. Since you and Wendy are so close, we'll have to keep in touch more often."

Hugo left the room before Felix could say anything. He had initially assumed that Felix and Wendy were just friends.

The slight flush on Wendy's cheeks had said it all. Hugo felt that Felix was asking for trouble by competing

do you know

of steak and shook his head. "Not really. We've met

apologetic after a moment of hesitation. "I'm

wrong? Is

certainly detect that Hugo

what I meant. I know the Lamberts aren't as powerful as us, but I heard his grandfather has strong connections. I'll clarify things with him and make sure

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Chapter 75

a way

called. "Mr. Zeller, that woman called Sasha came to my clinic,

and added her number to his blacklist. There was no need for putting on an act since

Sasha was such a stubborn woman? She had

truly had some

Say something harsh, and