The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 521

Lionel responded without hesitation, "Felix, you saved my life. How could I ignore your request? But as I said, we can't violate principles.

"Here's what I can do. I'll have them release Xena to continue her work. She'll need to stay in Canraville, waiting for the investigation's outcome."

Felix was satisfied with this. Even though someone of Xena's rank would surely have comfortable accommodations, freedom was far better than detention. "Thank you, Lord Lionel."

After the call ended, Lionel turned to Nala, who was sitting beside him. "You clever girl, always thinking ahead for your grandpa!"

Nala smiled and said, "I knew I couldn't fool someone as shrewd as you.'

Lionel glared at her before

owed him. Nala, do you have to be so calculating? You're always planning so

careful hands before saying, "Grandpa, I'd already be dead

Wouldn't I?"

how convenient they were for short trips compared to cars, so he decided

release secured, he felt relieved. The truth would

abuse her position. Sure, she might have helped Perry with

aside, the horn blasted again repeatedly. Annoyed, Felix stayed put. With no other scooters around, he decided to teach this rude driver a lesson even after the light turned green Entering this lane was already illegal, and

"Hey,

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and it's a red light. Are you in such a hurry to