The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 456

Two of the Thirteen Aces had been captured by chance, but the records from the headquarters showed Xena had made the arrests. That was undeniable.

As she scanned the audience, Xena maintained her military bearing. But her eyes froze on the back row.

Felix? What was he doing here?

Quickly composing herself, she delivered the standard promotion speech. After the ceremony, everyone left promptly, as this was not a social gathering where people would enjoy food and drinks. When the crowd cleared, Felix approached her. "Congratulations, Xena!"

She had mixed feelings. She did not expect his presence today-even hearing him congratulating him. "Thank you."

Felix left with a smile, having achieved his goal

Almost immediately, Aimee rushed over with dissatisfaction. "Xena, someone let a nobody like Felix in on your big day! We need to investigate this, and he shouldn't get away with it, either!"

Sonny's case had involved him. But when she remembered his cowardice in that video call and how he had told Sonny to kill Curtis, she was filled with resentment again.

Aimee could answer, Leia

puzzled. How did Felix

you? I saw you! Tell Xena

thoughts. She then glared at Aimee. "Take Grandpa

Leia. "Sorry about my

Aimee was stunned.

was now Phoenix Warlord, yet she was being so polite to this woman. Who was she? And how did Felix know her? Though she had loads of questions, she knew this was not the right time

not even mention a thing about Aimee, showing how unbothered

not help asking, "Do you

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her

add up, but

you, but