The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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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."

the situation. In fact, he could simply make a phone call to

then, Luke said, "Thank you for standing up for Maddy and me. You don't need to prove anything else. If my family truly won't accept

"That's right.

Madeline ran into trouble later, she

days, I'll

all talk. To her, he was just another country boy overly reliant on money. In Yartford, money didn't make a person omnipotent. It was merely the bare requirement for one to be acknowledged. Leaving the private room, Felix and

Dad! Don't you know that there's no turning back once Dad makes up his mind?"

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ahead at Madeline's figure, his

superiority and try to understand me for once? Please, I'm begging you. Just

Lilian gave no answer, leaving him a bit disappointed. Nonetheless,

Walter?" Lilian