The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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Felix turned to face Nala, who met his gaze with fierce determination. Just when everyone thought the conflict was over, Nala's intervention brought a deafening silence to the room.

Everyone knew Nala's significance-not just for her mysteriously powerful family background, but for her own commanding presence. Her willingness to challenge both Moonshadow and Dragon Alliances spoke volumes about her authority. Felix retorted, "I've been more than reasonable today. Yvonne is safe, and your deal with the Walsh family stands. Don't push your luck, Lady Nala!"

The crowd gasped. In all of Dragon public. Even Nala, known for her

Felix was the first to dare speak to Nala so brazenly in

osure, could not hide the icy anger in her glare.

to ensure you'll never treat her as a mere

to respond, but Felix stepped closer. Even though he had lost his martial abilities, his presence was

pressed on. "Be careful-a wrong answer will have

Twins raised their hands, their movements deliberate and menacing. Even Alfie, standing firmly by Nala's side, looked uneasy, suggesting

dignity burned hotter as she recalled how Felix had spurned her alliance offers during the orphanage situation. Letting him walk away with Yvonne now would feel like conceding defeat-something her

have the right to speak to me this way!" Nala's voice rose as she addressed the crowd. "He was once a master

have nothing to do with him. Did

Felix's influence was merely temporary, then his current standing was fragile at best. A favor spent was a favor lost, and that reality painted his actions in a very different light. "Felix, tell me if I'm right," Nala challenged. " you're honest, I prom

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had rejected living in such glory. If the wedding ended this way,