The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 351

As the sound faded, Xena walked in and was surprised to see Fritz there she quiriday masked her reaction and ignored him, secretly hoping he would not mention their relationship in front of her subordinates, especially Alistair that would be ton embarrassing "Lady Summers!" Alistair and the others bowed respectfully. Just as predicted, Alistair was not the type to disrespect authority, though his true loyalty remained questionable

Xena acknowledged them with a slight nod. "Quite a commotion here. Is there anything i can help with? I know I don't officially start until tomorrow morning, but I hope you don't mind me asking."

The others remained silent until Alistair spoke up. "It's nothing serious. My sister just went missing for a while, but we've found her. Thank you for your concern, Lady Summers

Felix stood there silently, smart enough to pick up on Xena's deliberate attempt to hide their relationship.

"I see. I'm glad it was just a false alarm," Xena replied.

As Alistair picked up Yara again and headed for the door, he suddenly remembered he had not gotten Felix's contact information. If Felix had found someone who could save Yara, how would he know to contact him?

However, Xena was still lingering there, and Alistair hesitated before deciding his sister's life mattered most. Bracing himself, he walked over.

and contact

someone as proud as

hesitate, though he was slightly surprised to learn that this man was Xena's new

he would do anything Felix asked without question. "Wait!" Xena called out as Alistair turned to leave, making

Alistair frowned. "No."

her lip, Xena walked to Felix and firmly stated, "Alistair, you can be honest with me. Felix is my boyfriend, but if he's done anything wrong, I won't show

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was perhaps the most shocking news he had heard in

Zeller's girlfriend?" he asked, looking at

nodded resignedly as he replied, "Yes,