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 every

often.

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

remained unafraid throughout. After all, he

told you-I just smacked him. I

was then the door suddenly opened, and someone walked in. Felix recognized him as one of the people who

""You can leave now."

stern expression

have elderly parents and young children to take care of. Could you please give me

said took Felix by surprise. Felix hadn't sought help from anyone, so why

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do you mean

at the time, but we know

know

served? If Xena hadn't come, you very well what would have happened to me today.

misunderstood. This has nothing to do with the

Xena's side, Belle was quite the