The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 457

In a private room, Hector beamed. "Xena, I cleared my evening to celebrate with you. Where are you taking me to dinner?"

Looking at him, Xena felt nothing but gratitude. Without him as her mentor, she would not be where she was today. "Let me cook for you at my place. I can't think of a restaurant worthy of this occasion."

Though she was now Phoenix Warlord and was equal in rank to Hector, her respect for him remained unwavering,

"Sure. I'll try your cooking, then." Noticing her expression, Hector asked, "Is there something on your mind?"

After hesitating, Xena asked, "Lord Hector, did you have Leia bring Felix to my ceremony?"

He thought it was something more serious, so he laughed and said, "Yes. Is that a problem?

Xena pressed on,

quite a while! He's treated me a few times.

stunned Xena. Why had Felix never mentioned

think Felix

away from that situation, but he put himself on the line instead." His words struck like lightning

right. Would a coward risk himself for others

to this, she found herself telling

I understand being worried about your grandfather and misjudging the situation. But you should

now, so we can't prove Felix's innocence. But I believe he's not that kind

is an exceptional man. If you end up together, you're the lucky