The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 714

Felix pretended to think for a moment before saying, "I treated someone who works at a bank. We're on good terms, though I'm not sure about his position there or if he can help." Willow's eyes instantly brightened up. "Really

But she quickly became self-conscious. "No, we shouldn't burden you with using your connections. Just forget I mentioned it.'

Felix smiled. "They say good neighbors are like family. It's fate that brought. us together as neighbors and Queenie, too. If there's any trouble, of course, I'll help if I can. I'll make a call tomorrow and contact Clement if it works out." At this point, Willow could not refuse. Besides, the company was nearly at a dead end. Felix was not really an outsider anymore, and he had proven himself trustworthy, though they hadn't known each other long.

The next morning, Clement called just as Felix arrived at the clinic. "Felix, please don't listen to Willow's rambling. She sometimes speaks without thinking, so don't take it seriously."

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These two were genuinely good people. Even with a glimmer of hope, they still did not

want to trouble others.

he said he could definitely help with a loan. The details would depend on meeting in

call you because I booked a restaurant tonight. You have to come! you really feel like you're troubling me, you can

favor. Whether it works out or not, you're a

up, Melissa said, "You have dinner plans tonight? Why not take me along? I won't embarrass you since I have such amazing looks

playfully pinched Melissa's nose. "Focus on work. Haven't you noticed you've

was a woman's deadliest enemy. She

man appeared to look around aimlessly across the street. Bi his attention was actually fixed on Felix. After a few minutes,

walked three blocks before

the elderly man asked,

name is Felix Zeller. He's new to