The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 347

Jaden's sudden proposal caught Xena completely off guard. In all honesty, the man kneeling before her checked all the boxes of her ideal partner-handsome, kind, accomplished, and backed by the prestigious Crimson Sage Sect.

Sadly, the timing was not right. Xena explained gently, "Jaden, you know my grandpa asked me to date Felix for a month. There's still about two weeks left. I hope you understand."

Jaden stood up, looking somewhat embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I completely forgot about that.

The euphoria from his breakthrough had made him impulsive, momentarily forgetting about Felix, whom he considered insignificant. Nonetheless, he noticed the look in Xena's eyes and felt he still had a chance, especially considering Xena's promotion to Warlady would happen much later.

Shortly after Jaden left, the doorbell rang. Xena was a little annoyed, wondering how everyone seemed to know her whereabouts so easily. Then again, it could be Felix.

it was, she went straight to greeting the

door was Hector's deputy, Leia, with whom she had

sent me. There are some matters we need to discuss in person,"

to be important. Thus, Xena invited her inside and took her seriously. "Sure.

While your promotion to Warlady is certain, wouldn't

lies in how they follow orders. Do they

after one step,

to Xena. "While both follow orders, I'd prefer those who think strategically." After all, every leader would

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Chapter 347

Hill, the commander. He's an exceptional officer with admiral potential, but he'll likely resist your leadership. He'll follow orders but without initiative