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.

in such situations. Her gratitude to Felix was genuine, and she knew that such favors from powerful

left Felix relieved, knowing there were no

the doorbell rang. Seeing it was Jack, Felix grabbed him by the collar and pulled him inside. "Jack, you really screwed me over

you mean? Did Ms. Kinsley take advantage of you

no point in complaining. "Never

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

Felix

nodded. "Nancy wants to thank you for helping her out of that

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her place, and Nessa and I

way. I

kidding about the knife thing!

my