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.

yours. I only want to ensure you'll never treat

Felix stepped closer. Even though he had lost his martial

wrong answer will have terrible

Alfie, standing firmly by Nala's side, looked uneasy,

Her already bruised pride and 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

the right to speak to me this way!" Nala's voice rose as she

have nothing to do with him. Did you really

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 free to

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bear to see the man she had rejected living in such glory. If the wedding ended this way, Felix's reputation would soar