The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 516

"Yes. Lady Summers is at the foot of the mountain," Timothy said.

"I'm not part of your organization, so there's no point for me to claim credit. Give them all to Xena," stated Felix.

Watching Felix vanish, Timothy examined his battered body and sighed deeply. "Damn! The ladies really do have it better."

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At the mountain's base, Xena and Alistair grew anxious as time dragged on.

"Lady Summers, could something have gone wrong?" Alistair asked.

Xena shook her head. "That's unlikely. Timothy reached the level of Martial Saint last year. He should be able to handle Dexter."

Alistair spotted movement. "They're

Timothy's battered state

The

of his men emerged as he dragged the unconscious Dexter over. The sight of his severed legs was gruesome, but the

need treatment at the Wolfie

I know my own limits. But Lady Summers, you've caught another of the Thirteen Aces. This will cement your position. No one will dare question you behind your back

credit seemed too generous. "I didn't take him down. Look at me. I nearly died. I underestimated Dexter's zombie creation. I couldn't claim this victory." Though Xena was confused, she quickly said, "But I can't take credit, either. I

my life and captured Dexter. He said to give you the credit. Understand? It'd be a shame to refuse. Don't worry about me. I know exactly what to report."

Chapter 516

room after parking when the doorbell rang. Seeing Yvonne at the door, he knew she must have been waiting

expression was complicated. How had the man who had swooped in to free her

to speak