The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 242

"Then, Dr. Zeller, if you have no other agenda, shall I begin?"

Felix nodded calmly.

"Go ahead."

At that moment, Belle regained her composure Though her voice trembled, the fact that she could form complete sentences proved her mental resilience.

"Lady Leia, I... I didn't know you knew Felix. I believe this whole thing was a deliberate frame-up by Sasha. It was all due to my misplaced sympathy. When Lady Summers returns, I will ask for her forgiveness."

Leia's gaze sharpened, and her voice turned icy "You are the deputy of the Phoenix Legion. You should make decisions based on evidence. How can my mere presence acquit Dr. Zeller of wrongdoings?"

Belle was in a panic. She couldn't comprehend how Felix could have ties not only with Leia but seemingly even with Hunter. Even Felix's former status as a member of Dragon Alliance was far from enough for him to make such a connection. Before she could say another word, the person who had left earlier returned. He brought with him the two thugs who had accused Felix, along with several members of the Phoenix Legion.

Without waiting for Leia to question them, the two men immediately dropped to their knees, weeping and confessing.

She... She made us lie and

her!

no choice but to confess. If I don't, my family and livelihood will be at risk Please forgive me, but it was all your idea." Leia's cold voice cut through the air, "You were quite clever. You don't do things yourself but instead push it all

"Go on!"

she could do now. Even if Xena rushed

also on Belle's orders. But back then, she found someone else to take

pushed into the room. Tears streamed down her

face.

"TV

have lied! My broken legs have

frightened. She had already decided to leave

her evidence of her crimes, including her plot with Ted to frame Felix. They were all clearly captured on surveillance footage. She

to accuse Felix, that would be the end of her. She finally

only had one daughter.

had left, Leia