The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 415

"You recognized him quickly! Yes, it's your boyfriend Felix. I'm not wrong, am I? This guy solved my Bloom Seeds, and you took care of him for quite a while. Can you really say there's nothing between you?" Sonny taunted. Xena's mind went blank. That explained why Felix's phone was unreachable. Sonny had kidnapped him, too.

She demanded, "What are you trying to pull here?"

Sonny stepped in front of Curtis, giving her a smug look. "I told you, it's just a game. Now, let's start. Watch closely, Lady Summers."

After removing Curtis' gag, Sonny asked, "Should I kill you or him? One of you must die while the other lives."

Curtis remained calm, glancing at Felix before responding, "Kill me. I'm old and have lived long enough." Then, he turned to the phone camera. "Xena, live a good life with Felix he's someone worth trusting."

Xena screamed hysterically, tears streaming down her face, but she was helpless to do anything.

"Well done, Mr. Summers Senior. Such noble thoughts-no wonder you raised a granddaughter who's about to become a Warlady," Sonny praised before moving to Felix.

kill me! Please don't kill me! I don't want

desperation. Something felt off as this did not seem

ask me to kill the old man instead. That way, you'll survive.

Kill him! He's so old anyway. I'm still young.

I was so wrong about you," Curtis said,

and turned to Xena. "I'm just a regular person now. What's wrong with wanting to live? I only helped those children because I knew it wouldn't risk my life. Don't good deeds deserve rewards? Why should

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Mr. Summers Senior on his way," Sonny announced,

Please, no!"

explosion rang out, and Sonny's

the ensuing blast wave, leaving Xena crying uncontrollably. No matter how strong she was, at that moment, she was just a woman overwhelmed with worry and