The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 237

Belle shot an intense glare at the newcomer, her fury palpable. "Are you done? How dare you obstruct the Phoenix Legion's operations? Capture her!"

Seeing another woman appear, who was even more stunning than Yvonne-almost on par with Xena-Belle didn't recognize her and decided to make an example of her. Without saying a word, a middle-aged man stepped forward. This caught Belle's attention, and her expression changed. Immediately, she halted her order. "Stop!" She recognized the middle-aged man as a bodyguard closely associated with Ernest, named Jairo. The woman who had spoken on behalf of Felix earlier was clearly an important person

"The Phoenix Legion is quite impressive. Is your word alone enough to take someone away? I'm standing right here, and I would like to see you try!"

Jairo was there to protect none other than Sherlyn, Ernest's precious granddaughter. Felix -recognized her at once.

"Ms. Holt, thank you so much. However, it's no problem for me to go with them," Felix said.

Felix felt puzzled. Given Ernest's character, he wouldn't easily take sides without understanding the situation, especially when it involved an official operation by the Phoenix Legion.

Upon hearing Felix's address, Belle's expression darkened. As she suspected, the woman was indeed Ernest's granddaughter, Sherlyn.

whom even Xena had to show respect. It

I am just doing my duty. Please don't make this difficult

replied sternly, "Well, Felix is my grandfather's neighbor. If he were truly a heinous person, my grandfather would have moved away long ago. Are you questioning my

gasped internally, as Sherlyn used a powerful card so soon. It appeared that

that Sherlyn would defend him so fiercely. After reflecting, he realized they had only met a couple of times. Did she really need to

luck, with neighbors who were big shots and top-tier beauties? Moreover, given that he was already engaged, had she considered

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away, Ms. Holt. Are you really

Jairo intervened,

ahead, but I have a message to convey. Your power and authority were granted by the people. Whatever you do must adhere to regulations. Otherwise,

the full meaning of this statement, Belle had no intention of lingering with Sherlyn out of the way. If Ernest were to show up, she would have no chance