The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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After 15 minutes, Felix wiped his mouth, having eaten without interruption or questions. He asked, "I'm done. Can we talk now?"

Xena nodded and began, "My grandpa has recovered. He should wake up any day now."

Felix was not surprised by this news. As a skilled martial artist who visited Curtis daily, Xena would naturally notice any improvements in his condition.

However, he did not share the truth about Curtis' recovery because he saw no need to. If Curtis set him free, he and Xena would have no further connection, so why bother? "That's good news," Felix replied simply.

Xena seemed puzzled by his lack of reaction but did not dwell on it. After all, they were not family, so she could not expect him to be emotionally invested.

"I sincerely hope you'll break off the engagement yourself. I don't want my grandpa to face

he wakes

as I've said before, I respect the older

clear, and Felix intended to honor his arraignment.

is your attitude? Arranged marriages are outdated! As a woman, don't I have the right to pursue

goddess of war, had the right to pursue

this marriage, I'll walk away immediately and

Curtis' gratitude for saving his life could put an end to this ridiculous situation. The following day, Felix headed to the airport. The medical competition with Guneria was too important

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the housekeeper who had called

and I couldn't stop him. He wouldn't