The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 540

"Mr. Summers Senior, if a man degrades himself to the point of sacrificing his own body for love, he doesn't deserve to live! Our bodies are gifts from our parents, and unless forced, self-mutilation is disrespectful to those who gave us life and raised us," Felix declared firmly. "If you believe I'm a coward, so be it. I won't perform such a ridiculous act just to change your mind," he added before turning and walking out.

As the bitter realization sank in, he saw no point in staying. He had thought Curtis was finally ready to accept him, but instead, it was just an elaborate trap to humiliate him.

After Felix had been gone for a while, Xena shifted her gaze from the axe to Curtis, her eyes filled with anger. "Grandpa, this was absolutely ridiculous!"

Curtis simply pulled the axe from the table and headed back upstairs, saying, "I have my reasons. Stay out of it."

Later that evening, Felix sat at a local barbecue joint, drinking beer and eating. He was there purely out of hunger rather than mood. In truth, Curtis' stunt had not really affected him that deeply.

"I hope you're not angry with my grandfather," Xena said, suddenly appearing and sitting across from him.

kind of food spot beneath

beer, raising it in a toast. "I'm

"Don't worry. I can't be mad at Mr. Summers Senior when he's still traumatized by that

Felix knew he had no right to hold a grudge. After all, the kidnapping incident had been because

I need to apologize for my grandfather's behavior," Xena insisted, clearly feeling that Curtis

came of the investigation into Mr. Glover's

concluded it was all false accusations. The perpetrators have been arrested, though the mastermind remains unknown. They covered their

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knew precisely who was behind it, but what could he do? Someone of Nala's status would not leave any traceable evidence. Hence, this was

talked about suitable matches, it was a completely different league from Nala's definition. "Xena, can you be honest with me? If Mr. Summers Senior

been crucial. When she had changed her mind and agreed