The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 750

Felix tried calling Ryan but got a "temporarily unavailable" message. He asked Oscar, "Did Tristan mention why he's doing this?

Oscar shook his head. "No. He wouldn't budge no matter how much our chairman begged. We finally got this huge loan from Concord Bank and were about to take the company to the next level. Now, it's all falling apart.". Felix found it strange. After all, there was no reason to go after Clement if someone wanted to target him. They were merely friendly neighbors during his short time in Gray City, so their connection was not that deep. "Did Clement agree to sell?" Felix asked.

"What choice did we have? The Jacintos are too powerful. Even selling at a low price would at least cover our debts and let us survive. We'll lose everything if we don't sell."

Felix finally understood why Clement had been so emotional-Tristan must have said something specifically threatening in private.

"When's the contract signing?"

"Tomorrow morning at the company," Oscar replied.

whispered, "Mr. Zeller, the Jacinto family truly rules Gray City.

up with a cold smile. "Leave it

a private room of a luxury restaurant in Gray City. The man asked,

who smiled as realization dawned. "Ah, so you're Felix Zeller. Impressive that you got Mr. Yardley to arrange this meeting." "Why did you target Clement?" Felix asked directly

one would get Mr. Yardley to

Jacinto family.

tone. "There is someone, but you don't need to know who. Clement is just the beginning-anyone

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could speak, he rushed

They'd fire me