The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 434

Ernest couldn't say more at this point. Felix had to make the decision himself.

"Alright! Silas, I promise you that I will not contact Zara and won't speak to her even if we meet."

Silas seemed visibly relieved, and he stood up. Thank you. I hope you remember what you said today. Mr. Holt Senior is also a witness."

Felix's mind was flooded with questions, but he knew that even if he asked, he wouldn't get any answers.

But no matter what, he still owed Zara another favor. If she ever asked for anything, he would certainly repay her, and that wouldn't mean violating his promise to Silas.

While Felix was at Yardley Dining refining the Dragonspine, a major event occurred in Yartford. The upper echelons of society had received a piece of news.

Ryan, one of the top suitors of Nala, unexpectedly withdrew from the competition.

He had worked hard to be acknowledged by the other suitors, even boldly declaring that he would never give up as long as Nala remained unmarried. Who would have thought he would now willingly step back, surprising everyone to the core? "Ryan, this isn't a surprise. It's a shock," George remarked as he sat across from Ryan in an elegantly furnished bar at Yartford, drinking and chatting.

shock? I leave when I want to. Do I need anybody's permission?" Ryan

"My friend, did you step back because of

Ryan's eyes widened.

do know everything, don't you? Only you could guess it. Once I learned Felix's true identity, I thought it was pointless of me to pursue her. I was already trailing

as he thought of

it so deep that they were essentially one entity? Yes, that had to be it. Otherwise,

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might be wise to back out. Pursuing Nala has always been a gamble. Look

still have no progress. Who

I know to

ever wondered what lies beneath that

if you marry her? It's all about power. Without that status, would she dare call herself a queen? She would have been criticized long ago." "Enough talking. Let's drink! Your mind is better off

to their private room burst open, and

are you panicking? What's going

face was indeed anxious. "Mr. Gibson, Lady Nala... She's here... She's