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.

him explain how serious this

moment, a towering man stepped into the

Zechariah stammered, his face instantly

right-hand man. He was someone Zechariah couldn't mistake. The

by the collar, and repeatedly

stopped, Peter glared down at Zechariah and asked coldly, "Are you blind? How dare

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actually acquainted

anger and alcohol-fueled bravado evaporated in an instant. Zechariah

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

him, you'd be leaving

Zechariah collapsed onto the floor, wiping the cold sweat from his

reeling. If he's got a connection to Mr. Gray, the Parson family is about

told Zechariah, didn't he? But no, Zechariah just had

up early to go to the airport. The day before, he had already

you're closing for a day? It's no wonder you don't have customers,"

who had also mentioned traveling to Yartford that day. But as the flight took off, he realized he was the only passenger in first class. He couldn't help but laugh at the

attendant assigned to first class. She kept giving him subtle but obvious signals, her eyes brimming

attractive stewardess

waiting to pick Felix up at the

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

lunch today. I've already invited Madeline, and Ryan is back