The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 293

Outside the restaurant, Felix and Madeline stopped in their tracks.

"Felix, thank you. Perhaps I've said that too many times, to the point it's lost its meaning," Madeline said.

Felix smiled. "You don't need to thank me. Just make sure you don't look down on yourself.

Madeline brushed her bangs back, looking calm and collected. "Don't worry. I won't do that again. However, I didn't expect Luke to stand up for me like that today." Felix nodded. "He's a good guy. It's hard for him to hold onto such values, especially given his wealthy background."

At that moment, Luke and Lilian hurried over.

"Maddy, my... my sister wants to apologize to you," Luke said.

Madeline raised an eyebrow. She looked at Lilian, who couldn't even meet her acted so differently from her earlier haughty demeanor.

gaze.

She

already spoken her mind, there's no

It was likely because of that earlier encounter

Maddy. Call if you

night. Could you join us?" Dinner at their home? Madeline was stunned. Lilian's sudden apology, combined with this invitation, was no coincidence. Clearly,

didn't accept the invitation, saying, "I'm heading back to

care.

said, "Maddy, I apologize. My attitude earlier was terrible. I've been having my own relationship troubles and wasn't in a great place." Madeline nodded. "I understand. However, I'm busy tomorrow night, so I won't be joinin With that, Madeline left. With Felix

as she gripped Luke's arm with a pleading look in

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already knew

If Sean hears about this, I'm done for. I really know I

such a powerful patron supporting

could keep him in

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