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

she has already spoken her

It was likely because of

be going, Maddy. Call if you need anything," Felix

Could you

saying, "I'm

care.

in the taxi, Lilian finally 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,

she gripped Luke's arm

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Her parents already knew about

Mom and Dad will be furious with me. If Sean hears about this, I'm done for. I really know

bar would have such a powerful patron supporting her? And that person even commanded the respect of George, one of Yartford's most

handful of people could keep him in line making Felix's

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