The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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After finishing breakfast, Felix hesitated but decided to call Xena. His mind kept drifting back to last night and the madness with Averill at least, at the time, he had genuinely thought it was Xena. Fortunately, the call connected, and Xena's cold voice immediately came through, "What is it?"

Felix felt incredibly awkward, even though nothing had actually happened between them. Xena, about last night-"

Xena quickly cut him off, "I'm not dwelling on it. No need to explain yourself. Besides, there's nothing between us, so your private life is your own business."

As expected, Felix thought women always seemed to get upset over the same kind of things. He said, "Alright. I'll drop it. I just hope this doesn't affect your mindset during the investigation."

There was a long pause before Xena responded, saying, "Felix, thank you for getting headquarters to release me. That meant a lot to me.

"As for the investigation, I'm not worried. My assistance to Uncle Perry was completely legal and ethical, and they can investigate all they want.

immense influence required to secure someone's release in such situations. Her gratitude to Felix was genuine, and she knew that such favors from powerful figures were invaluable and could only be used once.

relieved, knowing there were no lingering

10:30 am, the doorbell rang. Seeing it was Jack, Felix grabbed him by

looked bewildered. "What do you mean? Did Ms. Kinsley take advantage of

point

a wry smile. "Felix, I'm literally being forced at knifepoint here. Lunch

Felix asked, catching

you for helping her out of that

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and Nessa and

immediately declined. "No way.

the knife thing! Nessa will make a living hell if you don't

my