The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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"Malcolm Crayden?" Felix asked immediately. Where are you having dinner?"

On the other end of the line, Jack chuckled cheerfully. "Why? Thinking of joining us? Sure, that's why I called you. If you come, my chances of closing this deal will skyrocket!"

After getting the address, Felix wasted no time heading over. He refrained from saying much to Jack, worried that his emotions might give something away to Malcolm and potentially cause unnecessary trouble.

The fact that Malcolm was negotiating with Jack could only mean one thing-it was about Felix. After all, the Crayden family was one of the Eight Great Martial Families. They wouldn't even bat an eye at someone like Wendy or her father, Vincent, let alone sit down with a manager from the Kinsley Group.

At a high-end restaurant in Canraville, Jack raised his wine decanter with a grin.

"Mr. Crayden, your compliments earlier really hit home for me. I'll drink to that!"

Malcolm smiled and nodded, flanked by two stern-looking elderly men who remained silent.

"Mr. Graham, I like your straightforward and bold approach. It's refreshing."

enormous, and Jack had thrown all caution to the wind, even preparing himself mentally to drink until he landed in the

much was achieved over drinks, and

all too well.

and Felix are such good brothers? What a small world,"

tea to ease the effects of the alcohol, quickly responded with a laugh. Exactly! Felix is truly one of a

the private room's door opened, and Felix

1. up.

hope you don't mind. I planned this as

more, Felix grabbed Jack's arm and

too much to drink. How about I

smile deepened, carrying a hint of intrigue. "Sure, I never insist. And

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best. If this deal falls through, you'll be buying me drinks

to Malcolm, Jack left the room, and

my friend's fine. Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken a

Jack-there were no signs of injuries, poison, or