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.

a grudge against Felix, take it up with him! What

Hugo laughed.

up. What was the point of that? This wasn't some old-school society where

for attracting trouble. He hadn't even been back in Avesburgh for long, yet he'd already made so many enemies, and each one was more powerful than the last.

"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.

ties to Lord Kane, but we're not saying this to threaten

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

tone creeping into Nattie's voice. It felt like an insult, as if she thought he was intimidated by

joking. If Felix isn't out of Avesburgh by then, I'll personally shut your

person, I'd say the same thing." Nattie was terrified. Did the Lambert family have some hidden backer that could

""Nattie, let's go."

Staying any longer would just be