The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 222

At 3:00 pm, Felix and Jack sat across from each other in an all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant. Jack grinned and commented, "Great minds think alike, huh? Neither of us had lunch, so this timing is perfect."

Felix looked puzzled and asked, "Don't you have work today?"

"Nah, I switched companies," Jack replied casually.

Felix was surprised, knowing that Jack had been thriving at his previous job and was on the verge of becoming a vice president thanks to Felix's influence.

Jack continued, "I just started at my new place this morning. I'm now the head of Stellar Group's Avesburgh office. It was a no-brainer, really."

Seeing Félix's stunned expression, Jack chuckled and placed a few pieces of meat on Felix's plate. "Eat up, Felix. I owe you a lot, you know."

Felix was baffled, knowing he had not spoken to anyone about this. He wondered how Jack had managed to land such a position without connections.

on, Felix. Your standards are too high! As your best friend, I had to help out. I'm even writing up a strategy guide for her, including your

face twisted with amusement and disbelief. "Are you

Sell you out? I get a career boost, and you get a hot lady.

a woman walked by their table. Then, she suddenly returned and sat right next to Felix. She said cheerfully, "What a

her looks were average, her figure and demeanor were impressive enough

I'm Dora Clarkson," she introduced

up. "Uh, I need to

grew frustrated. She leaned in,

Dora decided to drop the bombshell she had been saving for tomorrow's meeting. She whispered, "I have information about a

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the trick. Felix immediately wiped his mouth and looked

annoyed by his previous indifference. Sure, she was not the prettiest, but she

"I'm