The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 414

"Lady Summers, you should take it. Everything's under control right now," Alistair suggested.

Xena stepped aside and answered the video call, "Grandpa, what-"

She stopped mid-sentence, her eyes widening in shock as the screen showed not Curtis, but a short elderly man with dark spots all over his face.

"Lady Summers, it's an honor to finally meet you," the man said, instantly triggering Xena's anxiety.

"You're Sonny Balcom!" she exclaimed.

ranked second-to-last among the Thirteen Aces in the Super S- rank wanted criminals list, and the creator of Bloom Seeds. When Sonny's name was mentioned, Alistair rushed over and immediately recognized Sonny too.

stay calm, Xena exchanged a glance with Alistair, who quickly left. She

Sonny smiled. "Since even an amateur like you managed to kill our God

the realization hit her. "You used Bloom Seeds on these children just to kidnap

you were all focused on those poor children, you wouldn't have time to check on your grandfather. It was quite easy to invite

tied to a chair, gagged and unable to speak. Alistair returned and shook his head-they had confirmed that Curtis' guards had all been knocked unconscious, proving Sonny was not bluffing. Taking a deep breath, Xena said firmly, "Settle your grudges with me, Sonny. You're one of the Thirteen Aces-if you want revenge, come

away from his face. "Patience! I said we're playing a game. Play it well, and he might just survive, right?" Alistair

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had been meticulously planned. Nonetheless, it seemed impossible for someone like him to have such advanced technology that could enable video calls while