The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 452

No matter how capable Felix was, he could not possibly defeat Nala. Madeline could not let her family drama ruin her first love and life savior.

But Alfie's smile faded as he studied Felix. "You're Mr. Felix Zeller, right? Since you've spoken up, there may be room for negotiation. Lady Nala owes you a favor from the orphanage incident. But are you sure you want to waste it on someone like Lilian? After all, a favor from Lady Nala is invaluable." The revelation that Nala owed Felix a favor stunned everyone.

Lilian saw a glimmer of hope and collapsed at Felix's feet, sobbing, "Felix, please save me! I don't want to die!"

When he remained silent, she turned to Madeline. "Please, Maddy. Help me convince him. I was deceived! I never would've dared cross Lady Nala!"

Madeline did not hesitate at all. How could she possibly let Felix waste such a precious, favor?

But he spoke first before she could, "Let Lilian go."

Alfie nodded. "Very well. Consider Lady Nala's debt settled, then." He turned and left

without another word.

slumped to the floor while her family stood frozen, struggling to process Felix's mysterious

heading out." Leaving the banquet

Nala timed Alfie's arrival

George's comment, Felix nodded. "Yeah, she was targeting me. She

avoid any future unexpected requests

the airport. Since Jack was staying in Yartford with Vanessa for a few days of sightseeing, he was traveling

powers and

in Canraville at nightfall, Felix headed straight home. Without his

back from Yartford already?" Ernest was taking his evening walk

at the gate of

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for a walk? Where's

my granddaughter already?" Ernest