The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 93

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.

grudge against Felix, take it up with him! What does this have to

Hugo laughed.

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

been back in Avesburgh for long, yet he'd already made so many enemies, and each one was more powerful than the last. "You can leave now,"

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

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

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him, that's your business. "Please don't drag us into it. Even if my husband's company goes under,

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

joking. If Felix isn't out of

he showed up in person, I'd say the

""Nattie, let's go."

Staying any longer would just be a waste of