The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 146

Felix felt truly guilty. He had meant to make amends for past wrongs but seemed to be worsening the situation instead.

"Uncle Warren, I-"

"Shut up. I don't want to hear your voice now or ever again. Is that clear?" With that, the Quinton family left.

Felix's anger began to rise. Ignoring the stares of others, he walked toward Joshua.

"Felix, what a show! If Mr. Rush hadn't been so kind, security would have thrown you out already. You're a disgrace!"

Smack!

Suddenly, Felix's hand struck Belle's face. Then, he turned to Joshua. "Come with me."

The only sound in the hall was Felix's footsteps. Everyone else stood frozen in shock. After all, Belle was Xena's assistant. She had just been slapped in front of everyone-that was outrageous! "Felix!" Belle's enraged shout terrified the crowd, but Joshua held her back.

down. Look at Xena's expression-something's off. I'll deal with

unusually cold gaze. She

go." Without another word,

did whispered discussions break out." What's going on? Did Lady Summers just leave after her

Does that man have

It's a public event-Lady Summers has to follow protocol. You expect

clearly doesn't know who Belle is. How

other possibility of Felix having even more powerful connections seemed

But you're truly brainless

after.

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agreement lets

you

assistant as you