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

he had seen her give any man such a genuine smile. Something was definitely off. "Damn it! How dare that guy touch the woman I've got my eyes on? He's asking

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Felix was relieved to find Ernest at

Felix explained the situation first. Given Ernest's special position, he would understand the nature of the matter.

word would matter. Her rank makes everything all the more sensitive. And with the Disciplinary Affairs Committee making such a public

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

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

since he's probably the only one

Chapter 520

considered whether he would protect his granddaughter? After all, this

a deep breath. "I don't think he'd be that ruthless, especially since I was the one

was right. Ernest had forgotten about it. A life debt would carry a profound meaning for anyone. "Use my phone. He won't answer unknown

did not bother leaving the room to make the call.

anyway.