The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 200

"Mr. Zeller, I can't thank you enough. Our family's fate wouldn't have changed without your help," Wendy said.

Felix smiled and said, "That's just how fate works. You earned this. Why thank me? You helped me plenty with those herbs, too."

Wendy seemed to have gathered her courage and finally said, "Mr. Zeller, do I... do I have any chance of being with you? Given your talent, I know I don't deserve to be with you! But even if I could just be your mistress, I'd be willing to be one." Wendy was the heiress of Avesburgh's wealthiest family. Anyone who heard her speak so humbly in front of a man would have been shocked.

Felix shook his head. "You deserve better. You've only seen one side of me, you hear me?"

Though she had expected this, Wendy could not help feeling disappointed. "I understand. Mr. Zeller, I'll come back to visit when I can. I won't ask for much. Just answering my and having a meal with me would be enough." "We're friends. Isn't that what friends do?"

calls

were finishing up, Felix's phone rang. It was Xena calling, which annoyed him. She seemed determined to drag him to

over when

urgent. "Listen, Felix! You're in danger.

was the genuine concern in Xena's tone. That was

He wanted to find out who could be so

the private room. Her

Doctor, had once said Felix was destined to be surrounded by beautiful

better now. Mr. Zeller, please let me know if you ever get married." Wendy'smiled sweetly while fighting back tears. He was the first man she had

hapter

the restaurant, Felix searched online and found an abandoned construction site.

appeared opposite him as soon as he entered. "Are you Felix