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!"

God of Death's capture and 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

Leia approached. "She did!" she

turned, puzzled. How did Felix

brought Felix in, didn't you? I

her thoughts. She then glared at Aimee.

smiled at Leia. "Sorry about my cousin's behavior,

Aimee was stunned.

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 to ask. So, she

presence." Leia did not even mention a thing about

walked, Xena could not

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her head.

did not add up, but

not trying to accuse you, but you did bring him in,