The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 695

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Felix's hands trembled while holding his phone-his entire body was overcome with fear. He was so anxious he couldn't bring himself to press the answer button.

In the end, it was Karina who stepped in, unable to watch him struggle any longer. She reached over and answered the call, putting it on speaker mode.

"Mr. Zeller, a chemical plant caught fire. So far, 35 fatalities have been confirmed."

Felix felt a whirlwind of emotions. On one hand, it was good news that this wasn't connected to Zara. However, it was bad news that over 30 lives had been consumed by the merciless flames.

"I understand. I'll transfer some money to you. Please make sure it's distributed to the families of the deceased," Felix said.

Not knowing about the incident was one thing. Now that he knew, there was no way he could ignore it. Felix wasn't a saint, but he wasn't heartless either.

the way, Karina, what does Dahlia need me

handed him a piece of paper. "Donate ten million dollars to this orphanage

Finally, he understood that his fellow apprentices' concern for him had never faded. This wasn't just about the money. It was her way of finding a reason to show care, even though it was an incredibly easy task for him. "Please thank Dahlia for me. I'll visit

nodded. Then, she suddenly hugged him tightly. "Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Nobody's perfect. Just focus on being

gave himself a light smack on the head. She was right. There was no point in dwelling on things. What was done was done. All

after lunch, whereas he went straight to the orphanage mentioned by

minutes of arriving, he realized what Dahlia had tasked him with wasn't as

orphanage," Felix pleaded with the security guard at the gate. I was abandoned by my parents as a child too, so I deeply respect anyone who cares for orphans. I just want to contribute. Could you

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elderly man. He had been polite at first, but the moment Felix mentioned donations, his demeanor had shifted

and the director was overjoyed. But it turned out the money was part of a money-laundering scheme. The police got involved, and it was

then, the director has been wary of donations. He even took

anger flare. What kind of monster would exploit vulnerable children to