The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 520

"Sorry, Nancy. I have an urgent matter to attend to, so I'm heading back now."

Nancy smiled. "I just called out since you hadn't gone far. Take care on your way back."

Her eyes showed no suspicion, so Felix left. What had started as an excuse was now a genuine emergency. Almost immediately after Felix disappeared, someone approached Nancy.

"Cici, who was that?" The one asking the question was Drake, the subject of the students' earlier gossip and the owner of the Porsche.

Nancy's smile vanished instantly. "Are we that close? And how many times have I told you not to call me Cici?"

As Nancy rode away on her scooter, Drake's brows furrowed deeply.

Normally, having frie

had seen her give any man such a genuine smile. Something was definitely off. "Damn it! How dare that

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Felix was relieved

explained the situation first. Given Ernest's special position, he would understand the

If Xena really abused her position, no one's word would matter. Her rank makes everything all the more sensitive. And with the

deeper. "Something's odd, though. This isn't normal procedure. An anonymous tip usually leads to a discreet summons for

completely and leave her no room for recovery. "Mr. Holt Senior, could you give me the Shadowdragon Warlord's number?"

he's probably the only one who could speak up

Chapter 520

would protect his granddaughter?

took a deep breath. "I don't think he'd be that

carry a profound meaning for

bother leaving the room to make the call. Ernest was not an

anyway.