The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 233

In the courtyard of Kane's estate, Stinger was tied to a large tree. His upper body was bare, while a whip lashed across his skin, leaving bloody marks one after another. Yet, Stinger refused to make a sound.

Not far away, a middle-aged man sat in a grand armchair with his feet propped on the seat, his expression full of disdain.

"Killing someone like Hunter is one thing. You can do that as you please. However, Stinger, what you should never have done is disrespect Lord Jamison."

When the whipping stopped, Stinger glared fiercely.

"Skyler, cut the crap and stop pretending to be the good guy! Even if I didn't look down on Harold, do you think he wouldn't have come after me? When Lord Kane was around, you acted like a lackey. Are you acting so tough now just because you've found a new person to support you?"

The middle-aged man, Skyler Stevens, chuckled.

"Let me tell you something. Lord Jamison is taking over Avesburgh's underground scene. It's not because Lord Kane's gone, but because Lord Kane got lucky and left in time. If he hadn't, he'd still be forced out."

Stinger spat out a mouthful of blood, still defiant. "I know I'm a dead man walking, but don't celebrate too soon. Once Lord Kane finds out, he'll definitely avenge me."

Skyler stood up slowly, rubbing his hands together. "Calm down. I never said I'd kill you off just yet. I heard there's a guy Lord Kane calls 'Mr. Zeller.' It seems like he's some kind of relative of Lord Kane. How about you call him over to save you?"

Outsiders might think he was just a relative, but they didn't know that Felix was the most

hell do you think you are? You're not even worthy of meeting Mr.

ungrateful piece of

raised his hand. "Keep whipping him. I want to see how tough

swing

outside named Felix Zeller. He says we

that Felix had actually shown up. He felt ashamed and couldn't bring himself to

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in." Skyler's lips curled into a slight smile as he turned to look at Stinger. "So much for that tough talk. When did you sneak a message out, huh?

Felix entered and saw Stinger's condition, he casually waved his hand. Just like that, an invisible

""Mr. Zeller, I-"

"We'll talk later."

left Skyler and his men in shock. It seemed like magic-completely over the top-especially since they knew how tightly the ropes had been tied. However, Skyler recollected himself,

have done that.' Felix remained expressionless, staring directly at Skyler. "Are you

A surge rippled out from him, and all of