The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 113

By late morning the next day, both Xena and Belle were seated in a private dining room at a restaurant in Avesburgh.

"Milady, according to the intel, the president of Stellar Group was supposed to attend. However, our team at the airport confirmed that only the vice president arrived. Is it still necessary for you to host this lunch?"

Xena chuckled. "Don't say that. Stellar Group is ranked tenth in all of Dragonía, and they're investing here in my hometown. As the host, it's only right to treat them to a meal.

"Besides, others might not know, but you surely know that Stellar Group is just the smallest of that person's companies."

That person?

Belle suddenly remembered and immediately smiled.

"I understand now, milady. You're extending this courtesy more because of that person's influence. Though I must say, Stellar Group's president is quite the mystery. No one even knows their name yet. If you'd let me investigate further, I'm sure we could uncover it." Xena shot her a playful glare, feeling a little exasperated. "There are plenty of things to be curious about. Do you think you can know them all? Besides, what use is it to us to dig any deeper?"

fell silent. She was aware her

the door to the

made it hard to

Joshua Rush. Thank you

He was far more dashing in person than in any photo she had seen, Xena, still seated, gave only

rights to stay seated, and Joshua didn't seem the least bit offended. In fact, he seemed to regard

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great potential. Our decision to invest here wasn't made on a whim. It followed careful consideration and

both sides enjoying the conversation. Sensing that the time was right,

city within a city development, I'd like to exchange contact information with you, Lady Summers.

the rest of his sentence unsaid,