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

"By doing this, it shows your power to Felix and uses up the debt I owed him. Nala, do you have to be so calculating? You're always planning so far ahead.

I'd already be dead if

Wouldn't I?"

an electric scooter dealership. Riding Nancy's scooter had shown him how convenient they were for short

Xena's release secured, he felt relieved. The

the type to seriously abuse her position. Sure, she might have helped Perry with small favors, but certainly

move aside, the horn blasted again repeatedly.

overweight middle-aged woman approached Felix. "Hey, kid! Are you deaf

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made Felix's mood worse. This is a bike lane, and it's a red light. Are you in such a hurry to