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?"

her tongue and fell silent. She was aware her curiosity sometimes got the better

the private room opened, and a man

immediately lit up. The young man was incredibly hot-the kind that made it hard to look away. His demeanor was equally striking,

introduce myself. My name is Joshua Rush. Thank you for the invitation.

even more surprised. So this was Joshua Rush, the vice president who was actually leading the Stellar Group delegation. He was far more dashing in person than in any photo she had seen, Xena, still seated, gave only a slight nod.

within her rights to stay seated, and Joshua didn't seem the least bit

Group has chosen to invest in Avesburgh," Xena

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

conversation. Sensing that the

remain in Avesburgh as the project leader for the city within a city development, I'd like to exchange contact information with you, Lady Summers. After all, we're not familiar with the city. "Despite Stellar Group's reputation, we're still concerned that we might struggle against local forces.

Joshua left the rest of his sentence unsaid, Xena easily understood what