The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 675

Silas's voice carried a mix of desperation and pleading, with an undercurrent of fear that Felix found unsettling. He was confused by the warning about Zara and asked, Grayson, what do you mean? I don't understand." "Mr.

"Don't ask questions-just remember your promise. Ernest was there when you swore never to meet with Zara again. That debt has been paid. Can you give me your word?" Silas pressed urgently.

Felix wondered if Zara had escaped as it seemed the only explanation. "I'll keep my promise. Even if she finds me here, I'll avoid her completely."

After hearing that, Silas seemed to relax a little. "Good. I hope you'll remember what you said."

Felix hung up the call, shaking his head. The dynamic between Silas and Zara was so strange, as though there was some massive secret neither of them could share.

Melissa had already opened up the clinic. She was wearing a modest dress that completely concealed her figure. She asked, "Is this outfit acceptable enough?" Felix gave her a slight nod. "Yeah, it's perfect."

Still, the clinic remained empty all morning. They ordered takeout for lunch, and Melissa could not hold back her curiosity.

eyebrow." If I didn't know you were different, I'd think you just

shrugged. "The fewer patients we have, the better, don't

are billions of people in the world and more illnesses than anyone can count. You just

nap instead. His thoughts drifted to the Elders' Council. After the blow they took last time, he figured they would not act again anytime soon, giving him some breathing room. Maybe now he could finally get the chance

the clinic. Melissa's demeanor lit up, thrilled to see someone finally come in. She eagerly asked, "Hello, how can we help

"Oh, I'm not here for medical help.

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your restroom11."

fell instantly, and she replied flatly, "Sorry, but our restroom isn't

as Melissa was not outright rude, he

once the woman left, "there's a public restroom just

was back at his station, ready to start the afternoon shift. Out of the blue, Melissa brought up a