The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 684

Huxley was standing beside Zechariah after he hung up the call, trembling with fear.

"I'm serious. Clement really does have a friend who knows Mr. Gray," he said nervously, following Felix's instructions word for word.

But Zechariah wasn't having it. To his surprise, Zechariah swung a hard slap across Huxley's face.

"Bullshit! If Clement had a friend like that, would he still be groveling at the bank and begging for a measly loan?"

Kurt was no minor figure. In a city like Gray City, there was probably not more than ten people who could afford to disrespect him. For someone like him, getting a loan approved was child's play.

"I know you're friends with Clement, but if you keep talking nonsense, don't blame me for what happens next!" Zechariah snapped.

At that moment, Felix walked in, his expression calm as ever.

"Huxley was giving you some good advice. However, it doesn't seem like you're accepting it," Felix said casually.

"Huh?" Zechariah glanced at him sideways, sizing him up. "And who the hell are you?"

"I'm the friend Huxley mentioned-Clement's friend," Felix replied.

Zechariah chuckled. "Oh, right, I remember now. You were in the room earlier, weren't you? You're claiming to know Mr. Gray with a face like yours? Careful, or you might end up digging your own grave with all your lies." Felix didn't respond immediately. Instead, he took a step to the side and gestured behind

him.

let him explain how serious this

towering man stepped

his face instantly

Zechariah couldn't mistake. The man was well-known for handling most of Kurt's

grabbed Zechariah by the collar, and repeatedly slapped him across the

"Are you blind? How dare you disrespect Mr. Zeller?

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was actually acquainted with

the anger and alcohol-fueled bravado evaporated in an instant. Zechariah was left trembling, and

see Clement or his wife, you'd better take a different road. Don't say I didn't warn you -you only get one chance." With that, Felix turned and left. Peter followed suit, pausing just long enough to leave one final parting

Zeller is being merciful. If it weren't for him, you'd be leaving here today with at

floor, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. He was

himself, still reeling. If he's got a connection to Mr. Gray,

But no, Zechariah

before, he had

you're closing for a

flight, Felix settled into his first-class seat, half-expecting to bump into Clement, who had also mentioned traveling to Yartford that day. But as the flight took off, he realized he was

even more was the behavior of the flight attendant assigned to first class. She kept giving him subtle but obvious signals,

have indulged in a little flirtation with the attractive stewardess if

already waiting to pick Felix up at the airport

to?" George asked as he opened the car door. "Don't forget. I'm

I've already invited