The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 539

In Canraville, just as Felix was about to head out for a quick dinner, his phone rang, When he realized it was Xena, he quickly answered, "Hey, Xena."

"Are you free? Come over for dinner at our place," she invited.

Felix thought he had misheard. Based on their situation now, having dinner together outside would make more sense. He asked, "Is Mr. Summers Senior not there?"

Xena's response filled Felix with joy. "Actually, Grandpa's the one who asked me to invite you."

Felix was stunned to hear Curtis' sudden change of heart. Nonetheless, it was definitely a positive development.

"I'll be right there!" Felix rushed to his garage and jumped into his Range Rover, speeding

off toward their house.

With Madam Spring's mysterious "gift" lingering over him like a ticking time bomb, any progress toward resolving it was enough to lift his spirits.

door, and sure enough,

Summers Senior,"

up with a smile. "Felix,

that Curtis had finally come around, especially since Felix had proven- himself to be exceptional, aside from that one incident. Xena prepared dinner herself, and they chatted casually while waiting for the food

right back. There's something I need to get," Curtis said as he

he left, Felix leaned toward Xena, whispering, "What made him

rolled her eyes. "Why does it matter?

course I am! I'm just curious," he replied, wondering if perhaps Dalton had

and slammed a small axe onto

doing?" Xena jumped up in horror, clearly

action.

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you during that abduction, right? And you're not a coward, correct?

up. "Mr. Summers Senior, I'm not

her with a roar. "Shut up!