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

that time. If Silas found out about this and came looking for Felix, it

but you owe me a favor. Surely a man of honor can repay a debt?" Zara

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

you buy some protective charms? I heard

surprised at how seriously she was treating this matter. Nonetheless, he agreed, "Alright. I'll handle

did not believe in ghosts or anything supernatural, he figured he might as well check 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

a phone call. He said, "Oh? That's quick! These imported listening

grin. He muttered, "Going to Sixview Peak for charms? Sorry, but you're

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

Felix's manor and installed surveillance equipment,

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the location's reputation. Near the entrance, he spotted Drake, who

a coincidence meeting you here! Is it

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