The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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Felix maintained a straight face. "You're lucky to get anything at all. I never promised a fancy meal."

Billy's frustration grew as Delilah barely spoke during breakfast and left quickly after eating just a little.

Almost immediately after she left, he exploded, "Felix! What did I ever do to deserve this? I've dreamed about dining with Dreamscape countless times, and this is how you ruined it!"

Felix snorted, pointing at Billy. "You're lucky I kept my promise at all, you fat idiot. After what you pulled, you deserve a good slap or two."

"What did I do?" Billy demanded indignantly. "If you don't explain yourself, I'll put funeral wreaths in front of your clinic this afternoon."

Felix simply watched Billy's reaction before continuing, "Queenie deceived me. There was never any haunted tattoo situation. What do you have to say for yourself?"

Billy deflated and slumped in his chair. "Don't blame me! Queenie offered too much money. I couldn't refuse! Besides, it wouldn't have hurt you. Any guy would be thrilled to get a free pass with a woman." Just as Felix suspected, Billy had conspired with Nala to put on the whole act. At this point, he did not even care how they had managed the mysterious voices.

auction house tip paid," Felix stated

in displeasure. "You're ruthless! But watch out. If I could make you owe me once,

an hour later, Felix arrived at Clement's house for their barbecue meetup. As

since they had planned to meet here before taking

was just about to call you. We

it off casually. "No problem. We can do

expression, he pressed

some urgent company business Clement needs to handle. Let's reschedule. I'm really sorry, and if you see Queenie, could you explain? She's not answering her phone." Felix knew why-Queenie

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clinic since his day was now free. There was no need to