The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 650

Xena's gaze was empty as she stared at Felix. "You still came to me only to save yourself. Felix, I'm completely disappointed in you!

"If you had just been honest with me from the start, given that I had already fallen for you, do you really think I would have refused? But you chose to hide the truth. So, everything you say now is just an excuse." Xena yanked her hand away from his grip, her voice cold. "I never want to see you again. Just disappear from my world completely."

Felix stood frozen, watching Xena leave. He knew that nothing he could say or do would fix this now-Sarah had won by dealing Xena an emotional blow that could not be healed.

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The next morning, after a sleepless night, Felix still could not bring himself to give up and planned to ask Jack for advice. However, when he opened his door, he found Curtis stepping out of his car. "Mr. Summers Senior," Felix greeted him quietly.

Curtis looked as exhausted as Felix felt, as if he, too, had not slept. He simply said, "Let's talk inside."

After getting Curtis a glass of water, Curtis said, "I know everything. Xena told me all of it.""

his head. "I'm sorry. This is all my fault. I caused Xena so much

Felix's surprise, Curtis waved off his apology. "No. This is my fault, not yours or Xena's. Sarah wouldn't have used such cruel

succeeded. Xena is so heartbroken that she can't even get out of

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you know why I stopped opposing your relationship? A few days ago,

and she no longer held a grudge. Her only

had suddenly changed his mind-it had been Sarah's manipulation

Senior, did you come here with something specific

real man, don't give up so

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such heartfelt words from Curtis, Felix could not possibly remain idle. "I was thinking the same thing. Don't worry. I'll make things

residence. Curtis had gone to the Daltons' house