The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 279

Chapter 279

In the cemetery, Jaden and Xena walked toward a distant figure. An elderly man stood alone before a gravestone, his silhouette a picture of loneliness.

"Isn't this too sudden? Mr. Summers Senior doesn't even know I'm the one who saved his life," Jaden whispered.

His confidence was shaken after learning about Felix and Xena's engagement. After all, the greatest favor had not been reveal yet.

Xena reassured him, "It's fine. I'll explain everything. Grandpa knew about his condition before he fell into a coma."

Relieved, Jaden teased, "So, does this mean you're ready to date me?"

us a chance if you saved Grandpa," Xena replied. "I'll keep my word, but we'll

each other, it's a lifelong commitment.

his life for his martial arts training. If he had been patient for eight years, a little more time would

minutes, Curtis turned around. He was not surprised to see Xena and opened his

thank you. It must've been tough,"

her parents' disappearance, they had only each other and a bond

worth it to see

head affectionately, then looked at Jaden. "And

this is Jaden Hault, a friend of mine. He's the one who brought in Dr. Brandon Quinn, Dragonia's third-ranked master healer, to cure you." Curtis raised an eyebrow, impressed that such a young man had such connections. "Is that so? Jaden, I owe

make a good impression, Jaden replied humbly, "It's nothing, Mr. Summers Senior. I'd

Chapter 229

Curtis' smile faded slightly at