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.

don't you let him explain how

a towering

stammered, his

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

by the collar, and repeatedly

at Zechariah and asked coldly, "Are you blind? How dare you

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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 followed

Zeller is being merciful. If it weren't for him, you'd

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

know someone like that?" he muttered to himself, still reeling. If he's got a connection to Mr. Gray, the

he? But no, Zechariah just had to test the waters and make Felix call for

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

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

Yartford that day. But as the flight took off, he realized he was the only passenger in first class. He couldn't help

class. She kept giving him subtle but obvious signals, her eyes

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

waiting to pick Felix

asked as he opened the car door.

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