The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 329

Felix narrowed his eyes as he studied the young man. Between the photos me hud dooms him and the fact that this stranger knew his name, he was sure this was fiden. "Jaden, I never expected we'd meet like this," Elix said.

Suddenly, Zara stepped between them, fixing Jaden with a serious look "What do you think you're doing?" she asked, sensing his murderous intent.

Jaden took a few steps forward, his gaze blazing with cold fury. "Step aside, Zara Felix must die- I was going to handle this after our lunch, but it seems fate wants him dext sooner rather than later."

"You're the one who came knocking," Feliz sneered.

Their hostility angered Zara. "Both of you, shut up! I'm standing right here, and neither of you better dare make a move!"

tongue. Felix would not have cared about Zara's intervention in the past, but now she had eamed his respect by saving Jack's life- that had to count for something Seeing the tension ease slightly, Zara spoke again. "Jaden,

finally got in his car and left. It was clear

what's going on between you and Jaden? It seems like

All I know is he's tried to kill me several times.

truthful, but it still puzzled her. After a moment's thought,

I'll talk to him about leaving you alone. I know it's unfair to ask this of you, but I've known Jaden for over a decade, and I can't just stand by and do nothing." Only someone who knew Felix's impressive skills could understand her

Jack. But tell Jaden to stay away from me if he comes after me again, he's dead, and no one will be able to

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words hung heavy in the air. Zara watched him go, musing on his words. She thought, "Felix, I'm actually trying to save you here. You don't stand a chance with Jaden's strength and the entire Crimson Sage Sect backing him. Half an hour later, in a luxury home in Avesburgh, Zara confronted Jaden. She asked,

Jaden sighed and gave in. "Fine. Remember the woman I told you