The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter

291

Since Felix had promised to support her, Madeline stood up straight. She longed to prove. herself, especially since she had found success in her work. She wanted to find love and a family full of warmth, too.

She had known Felix since they were young. He wasn't one to make empty promises. Since he was standing up for her, he must be confident about himself.

Lilian, however, sneered in disdain. "She's losing out? Are you even hearing yourself? There aren't many in Yartford who would dare to say that about joining our family. Ha! Birds of a feather flock together."

Felix casually tossed a Diamond Card from Concord Bank onto the table, saying, "We're about the same age, right? Let's see how rich you really are."

With a quick glance, Lilian recognized the card. After all, given her family's financial standing, there was no way she wouldn't recognize a Concord Bank Diamond Card. Her expression briefly changed, but then she scoffed.

"So, you aren't entirely useless. I guess you must be some sort of big shot in Avesburgh. But do you think the high society of Yartford cares only about money? You can't buy status and identity with money. Having a Concord Bank Diamond Card doesn't change a thing."

have easily resolved the situation. In fact, he could simply make

you for standing up for Maddy and me. You don't need to prove anything else. If my family truly won't accept our relationship,

right.

didn't need to interfere further. If Madeline ran into trouble later, she could call him. Besides, he could still observe Luke's sincerity

in three days, I'll fulfill my promise,"

talk. To her, he was just another country boy overly reliant on money. In Yartford, money didn't make a

Don't you know that there's no turning

Chapter 291

ahead at Madeline's figure, his gaze

try to understand me for once? Please,

him a bit disappointed. Nonetheless, his decision remained the

Walter?" Lilian suddenly