The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 353

When Averill saw Felix's expression, she became puzzled as well. "Don't you know why Leslie needs to see you?" Felix felt like an idiot, completely lost in this conversation. "Did something happen?"

"I'm not here because of your online messages. I'm here specifically under Mr. Hoffman's orders," Averill explained.

The mention of Gerald made Felix realize the gravity of the situation. His eyes turned cold with concern as he asked, "What happened to Leslie?"

"She went somewhere and was poisoned with something rare-even Mr. Hoffman hasn't seen it before and can't cure it. He immediately sent her to find you. Since I was already in Canraville, Leslie asked me to give you a heads up."

"

Felix felt both anxious and helpless. "How can I help if even Mr. Hoffman can't cure it?" Averill nodded confidently. "If Mr. Hoffman says you can do it, then you definitely can. I don't know the details, but Leslie will arrive in Canraville around 11:00 pm tonight. Just wait at home, and she'll find you. I need to go now. I've got some errands to handle."

questions. If Leslie could travel on her own, her

decided to set aside his worries.

Michelle had just finished making her birthday wish and gazed lovingly

this is my happiest birthday ever.

girl, I'll celebrate your birthday every year from now

offered wine. "I-I better not. You know my tolerance-one glass and I'm

alcohol tolerance, and as a girl, she had avoided drinking since. It had even affected her real estate sales, as clients often preferred agents who could socialize over

smiled gently and handed her the glass. "Are you afraid of me? It's your birthday-one exception won't

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out even after three months. Tonight,

She would have been devastated to know