The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 390

What a joke. How dare a mere leader of a bunch of car thieves disrespect one of the underworld's major players?

Viper forced a nervous smile. "Mr. Luis, I... I wouldn't dare normally. But these are my boss 'rules. I'll be in trouble if I don't follow them."

Boss? Luis had never heard of Viper having a boss. "Who's your boss? Tell them to come here and repeat that!"

Almost immediately, footsteps approached. A young man appeared while casually smoking a cigar. "Sure thing, Mr. Luis. I'm Viper's boss. Any problems with my policies?" Luis' eyes narrowed in surprise. "Pierce Langden?"

Felix noticed Luis' wariness and asked, "Do you know him?"

Luis nodded, whispering, "Pierce is the illegitimate son of Andrei Hawkins, the richest man in Canraville."

richest man in Canraville? Felix understood

"Stand down," Felix instructed.

protest but stayed quiet. Truth was, he could not afford to offend Andrei. Even with his brother's help, they were no match. "500 thousand dollars, right?" Pierce exhaled smoke. "Correct. That's the friends-and-family rate, courtesy of Mr.

martial arts skills, he felt vulnerable.

shut up and follow

Watching them leave, Viper whispered, Mr. Langden, he didn't

"Even the calmest person would have a breaking point. No rush.

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his Range Rover to a Canraville bar. Upon

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had only contacted Felix today after the Dreamscape concert. "Here's to thanking you on Vanessa's behalf. She says her martial arts skills have improved thanks to your gift." Felix raised his glass