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.

even interested? Come on, Felix. Your standards are too high! As your best friend, I

face twisted with amusement and disbelief. "Are you seriously selling me out

out? I get a career

suddenly returned and sat right next to Felix. She said cheerfully,

figure and demeanor were impressive enough for Jack to secretly marvel at Felix's

I'm Dora Clarkson," she introduced

"Uh, I need to

leaned in, emphasizing her assets. "Hey, can't

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

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trick. Felix immediately wiped his mouth and looked at her.

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

"I'm not