The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 618

Mira's personality was similar to Averill's, but he was not as shamelessly bold as the latter.

Mira smirked and added, "What's wrong? Were your expecting that little tramp, Averill?

"Oh, don't act surprised. After she slept with your, she bragged about it in front of all of us! t ended up smacking her until she cried, which made the rest of us feel a little better."

While Mira and Felix caught up, Titus, Uzziah, and Thaddeus stood frozen in disbelief. They never expected Felix to have a backup, let alone someone powerful enough to casually block Saylor's terrifying attack with nothing but an umbrella. It seemed that every genius had a hidden ace up their sleeve,

Saylor, however, sneered as he watched the interaction. He thought, "Oh, I see now. No wonder this kid wasn't scared. He had someone in the shadows all along"

Even though he had not detected Mira earlier, Saylor remained unfazed. His confidence remained unshaken, and he believed she probably just used an advanced concealment technique. Hence, he was not worried about Mira's strength at all. At that moment, Mira calmly closed her umbrella, revealing her face to Saylor. The instant he saw her, his confidence shattered, and he shuddered.

"Mira?" he gasped, his voice trembling.

with amusement. "Ah, now it makes sense

really mastered that fake-death technique back then. Even I was fooled! But now that

on Saylor's face showed just how thoroughly Mira had him cornered. Without another word, he vanished in an instant, fleeing for his

distance.

snorted, her eyes cold. "Even if I let the past go, you tried to kill my junior. Do you really think I'd let you live? You've been

grin. "Felix, you owe me one now. Make sure you're ready to repay that favor anytime. Oh, and don't forget to clean up and look your best when the time comes." Before Felix could respond, Mira vanished as suddenly as she had appeared. He stood there, exasperated, muttering, "Why does it feel like they planned this? If

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could've handled

if on cue, a hand landed on his

absolutely right! We did plan this," Averill said, her tone smug. "If I didn't let Mira take this one, she'd have beaten me black

his eyes before

be happy!" Averill called after him, laughing. She continued, "Mr. Hoffman approved this whole operation. When he heard about Polaris' crimes, he gave us the green light to come here, so you don't have to feel guilty about anything." Felix's eyes lit up. "Wait... Does that mean I don't have to owe Mira a favor?

"I didn't

continued walking with Averill, chatting casually as