The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 288

After a moment of hesitation, Felix agreed to exchange contact information with Zara.

"I live in Avesburgh," he said.

With his details in hand, Zara smiled sweetly as she watched him enter a taxi.

"I've met an interesting person, sir. It's the first time since leaving the mountain that I've been defeated by someone my age," Zara muttered.

Felix soon arrived at a bustling commercial street in Yartford. He couldn't help but marvel at the sight. There was a small, 20-square-yard pasta shop with a long line of customers. People were eating their pasta while standing or squatting all around. "Indeed, when one door closes, another opens. It's just a matter of time."

This pasta shop belonged to Madeline. Despite its tiny size, its prime location in the city meant that the annual rent was a steep one million dollars. While a price might be unreasonable in a place like Avesburgh, it was apparently worth it in Yartford. "Felix, you're here," Madeline greeted him warmly as she stepped out of the shop.

"Impressive! With a business like this, you must be earning a few million dollars a year. Is it always this busy?"

"Yes, though weekends are even busier. Do you believe in my vision of opening a chain of shops now?" she replied with a smile.

chuckled. "I've always believed in you. You mentioned you needed to discuss something important, and I happen to have

Jack had let something slip, casually mentioning Felix's whereabouts, which led to Madeline messaging him even before he had arrived

head, Madeline's smile faded, and she spoke softly. "To

no need to feel that way. Besides, given our relationship, you can ask

his first love settling into a stable

and I like him, too. While we haven't officially defined our relationship,

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down, so I agreed."

the situation. "Are you nervous

and from her expression, Felix could tell that traces of her

to pretend to be my cousin and accompany me. He's a good

need to call me cousin first," Felix joked, making Madeline laugh. She playfully hit him with her

a chance to take advantage of me,

current you is exactly the type of guy women fall for easily. You have no idea how hard it

sincerity in her words. He didn't want to