The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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Hugo had the confidence to speak that way because he had the power to realize such a

threat.

The Lambert family was one of the most prominent families in Avesburgh, only a step behind the Kinsley family, the wealthiest in the city. Shutting down a small business like Warren's would be a simple matter for him.

The shock on Warren's and Nattie's faces made it clear that they realized Hugo wasn't joking

"Mr. Lambert, are you talking about Felix Zeller?" Nattie asked, lost in disbelief.

"What? Did I mispronounce something?"

Nattie became anxious as Hugo confirmed his own statement.

it up with him! What does this

Hugo laughed.

weakest points." Hugo wasn't like the brainless second-generation heirs who would just send people to rough Felix up. What was the point of that? This wasn't some old-school society where every issue was solved with violence. That was ridiculous! Just as Nattie was about to protest further, Warren stepped in, cutting her off. "To be honest with you, Mr. Lambert, I used to treat Felix like my own son. His father

hadn't even been back in Avesburgh for long, yet he'd already made so many enemies, and each one was

he didn't believe them. Nattie, now desperate, blurted out, "My husband's telling the truth! Mr. Lambert, have you even done your research? Felix is related to Lord Kane." Kane? Hugo narrowed his eyes. Even if the richest family in the city was involved, he wasn't going to let Felix off the hook. But now, Kane was

might have some family ties to Lord Kane, but we're not saying

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that's your business. "Please don't drag

a different tone creeping into Nattie's voice. It felt like

"I'm not joking. If Felix isn't out of Avesburgh by

for Lord Kane? Do you really think the Lambert family is afraid of him? Even if he showed up in person, I'd say the same thing." Nattie was

""Nattie, let's go."

Staying any longer would just be