The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 155

At Tabiner Bay, Felix sat in the courtyard of his villa as if he were waiting for someone. His

phone

rang.

It was Kane.

"Mr. Zeller, Daniel just called. He said Belle came to ask him about last night's incident in the gala room. He told her Joshua died of a sudden heart attack and didn't reveal your identity."

Felix knew someone was watching outside-someone Belle likely sent. Joshua's death could not be kept secret forever, as it would eventually reach Xena. This was why Felix had not immediately driven Daniel out of Avesburgh.

Others' words might be useless, but Daniel was the chief of Dragon Alliance's Disciplinary Hall. His status spoke for itself. Belle would at most ask a few questions and would not dare verify personally. So, Joshua's matter was easily settled. Tell Daniel to call Belle back and say this..."

"Understood, Mr. Zeller."

done

not want Xena fixating on him and disrupting his life. So he needed some irrelevant information to

a car stopped at the gate. Xena and Belle got out. "Felix! Feeling guilty? Since your gate's wide open, did you know we were

glance and

stop Belle's further questioning, Xena stared at Felix. "Ted's dead!" From Felix's reaction to this news, Xena was certain he had

is real, then. I guess even God couldn't stand that scumbag's actions

again, "I just want to know, do you have anything to do with Ted's death? I'll still consider you a real man if you admit

Xena's still superior attitude, Felix said irritably, "Whether I'm a real or not

dare you flirt with Lady

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