The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 126

Xena began, "Mr. Holt Senior, I can assure you that the Phoenix Legion would never..."

Ernest shot Xena a sharp glance before she could finish her sentence.

"Xena, you're still young. There are some things you shouldn't speak about so definitively. There is a difference between not knowing something and not revealing something." Just as Xena was about to make another firm statement, Belle piped up, "I'm sorry, Mr. Holt Senior. S-something like that did happen. I just found out about it as well." Xena abruptly turned to Belle, looking as if she wanted to devour the latter.

"Do you know what you're saying?"

Belle, filled with fear, replied, "Y-yes, it's true. And the person who was taken is Felix Zeller."

Right then, Ernest patted Bradley on the shoulder.

"Let's head to your office, Brad. I'll be leaving right after. I'm not as energetic as I used to be now that I'm older."

After they left, Xena had a grim look on her face.

"Speak! Tell me everything, down to the last detail!"

person across from Felix was slamming the table

often.

Your attitude could affect the final sentencing. What, do you think self-defense

all, he knew exactly what

just smacked him. I didn't kill

someone walked in. Felix

""You can leave now."

door was closed, the originally stern expression

been a misunderstanding. I have elderly parents and young children to take care of.

sought help from anyone,

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do you mean

Could you explain this to her, Mr. Zeller? Tell her we were misled by those people at the time, but we know the truth now and

know

know that justice will eventually be served? If Xena hadn't come, you very well what would have happened to me today. I can help you, but if you want my help, you need to expose

Zeller, you've really misunderstood. This has nothing to do

together. With the scandal now exposed, Belle had her scapegoat take the fall. As expected of a favored person by Xena's side, Belle was quite the cunning one. Since the man was dead set on it, no matter what Felix said, it would be impossible to make him betray