The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 455

Dissatisfied, Aimee turned to look at whoever was speaking. When she saw the elegant. woman addressing Felix, she became even more upset.

She started to speak but stopped when she saw the soldiers saluting Lela. This was Wolfie troops' territory, after all. Still, she memorized Lela's face. If she could not handle this, Xena certainly could. This was Xena's big day being crowned as Warlady, so no outsiders were allowed. Even Aimee was here only because she was a relative. How did Felix get in? Someone must have broken protocol. ""You must be Leia, right?"

Leia studied Felix. His reputation preceded him. This young man who had earned even Hector's respect had truly hidden his power well. "Yes. Please follow me."

Inside, Leia said, "Lord Hector is with important guests. He suggested you wait in the waiting room."

Felix raised his hand. "It's okay. Let Mr. Downy handle his business. I'm just here for the ceremony. We can always catch up another time."

Felix knew better than to interrupt the networking between figures like Hector and Ernest. It would be meaningless anyway.

you to the

a stage and neat rows of chairs. Some were already occupied. Curtis and Aimee sat in

row.

"As

was pre-assigned, so someone would need to be moved.

noticed but stayed quiet. She knew her priorities. Though she could yell at Felix earlier, making a scene now would only embarrass Xena. She decided to just wait until after the ceremony. Xena would certainly deal with

took his place in the front row. Once everyone

conducting Xena Summers' Warlady appointment ceremony. We're all soldiers here, so I'll keep

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is promoted to Warlady for her service

Her eyes sparkled with emotion.