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.

why don't you let him

towering man stepped into

Zechariah stammered, his face

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

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

you blind? How dare you disrespect

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actually acquainted with

alcohol-fueled bravado evaporated in an instant. Zechariah was

take a different road. Don't say I didn't warn you -you only get one chance." With that, Felix turned and left. Peter

being merciful. If it weren't for him, you'd be leaving

left, Zechariah collapsed onto the floor, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. He was

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

Zechariah just had to test the waters

before, he had already informed Melissa that the clinic would be closed for the

to build momentum, and now you're closing for a day? It's

Clement, who had also mentioned traveling to Yartford that day. But as the flight took off, he realized he

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

indulged in a little flirtation with the attractive stewardess if he were the playboy type. But Felix had no such

was already waiting to pick Felix up at the airport when he

to?" George asked as he opened the

already invited Madeline, and Ryan