The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 141.

Felix's expression turned rather peculiar when he heard those words. He did not reproach Dora for playing both sides. Instead, he was surprised that Xena would come all the way here because of him. Had she discovered something? "I don't plan on causing trouble for anyone. After all, I'm a law-abiding citizen."

Xena furrowed her brows. She stared at Felix for a long while before speaking again.

"That's for the best. You know very well how unworthy you are. You think I came here because I was worried about your safety? You're wrong! If it weren't for your contribution in finding the Grimflower last time, I wouldn't care about you at all." She turned and took a few steps, then looked back. "People like you need to know their place. Living an unsatisfactory life should be the least of your worries. If you lose your life, you won't even have the chance to regret it."

Felix smiled as he watched the car drive away. "It's better if you think that way."

He went to the neighboring villa and rang the doorbell.

Yvonne appeared. "Is there something you need?" she asked.

you free?"

ingredients and wanted to invite you over for lunch. Are After a moment's hesitation, Yvonne nodded for some reason. "Alright. I'll be over in a

instead. "Mmm, it smells delicious! Felix, I had no idea you were such a good cook. Mind

guessed that

"Sure."

immediately turned to Jairo beside him. "You can go eat on

about me."

Jairo would never leave Ernest's side. But Felix was different. If he had meant harm, he would

"Oh, my! I've really gotten old. I can't read the room at all! You're clearly preparing food for someone since you're making so much food. I'll head back now and drop by

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in years would often bring loneliness, and Ernest was no exception. His children were all busy with their own lives. Although Sherlyn had decided to come to Avesburgh to pursue Felix, she still needed to sort out company affairs before coming. This was why

trouble if you stay. Trust me. Otherwise, I would have refused earlier," Felix said.