The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 548

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"Felix, this is Zara Morgan. I'm sorry, but Mr. Grayson's watching me closely, so I had to use a new number to contact you," she explained.

Even now, Felix could not understand why Silas had made him make that promise.

"Go ahead. I'm listening," Felix replied calmly

"Well... could you accompany me somewhere tonight? I could go alone, but the place is supposedly haunted at night, and I'm really scared," Zara clarified nervously.

Felix found her excuse rather strange. "Zara, normally, I'd help you with anything, but I

word.' made a promise to Mr. Grayson. I don't want to go back on my

this

you owe me a favor. Surely a man of honor

had a point, which immediately eased his conscience. "Alright. I'll see

come out easily. Could you buy some protective charms? I heard the ones at Sixview Peak in Canraville

surprised at how seriously she was treating this

out Sixview Peak since Zara was being so insistent. Still, he could not help wondering why someone skilled in both medicine and martial arts would be so spooked. Eventually, he brushed it off and treated it as

call. He said, "Oh? That's quick! These imported listening devices are working well. Keep it

up, Drake leaned back with a smug grin. He muttered, "Going to Sixview Peak for charms? Sorry, but you're going to

resorted to these underhanded tactics after several failed attempts to deal with Felix. He even reached out to Luis, a figure in Canraville's underworld, only to be flatly rejected. Luis had not only refused but warned him that Felix was far

a villa near Felix's manor and installed

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noting the considerable crowd that justified the location's reputation. Near the entrance, he spotted Drake, who was grinning as if he had

anyway. "Felix, what a coincidence meeting you here! Is it fate, or are you just walking straight into my

his stride as he responded, "I already explained things clearly at the hospital. You're out of chances, so watch what you say