The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 752

"I'm sorry, Felix. I was too emotional and believed Tristan's words," Clement apologized.

Felix waved his hand dismissively. "No. I should be the one apologizing. My personal grudges ended up affecting you both."

It was obvious that everything had been resolved, or these two would not have come to see him.

"Don't say that! Mr. Yardley told me about the additional 500-million-dollar loan, interest-free this time. I don't know how to thank you enough," Clement said earnestly.

The interest on a mere 500-million-dollar loan was nothing compared to earning the favor of a Supreme Black Card holder-anyone in that position could do the math. Felix had planned to reveal things gradually, but at this point, there was no use hiding anymore. After all, Clement and Willow were not foolish. They knew a simple neighborly relationship could not run this deep, though they had not dared to ask. The incident with the Jacinto family had shown them that Felix was far more than just a doctor. "Actually, I came to Gray City because of you, Willow," Felix admitted.

Both were extremely surprised, and Clement, as the husband, had not even considered any romantic implications.

"Someone I loved deeply was your pen pal. We were once..." Felix began.

reason their family was saved was because of that pen pal-it seemed almost too

know me over time, so you could genuinely speak on my behalf. But plans change

before responding, "Could you give me a few days to think about this? To be honest, even though we've never met in person, years of correspondence have made us

open, I

"Mr. Zeller, have you seen Nelly these past few

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Nelly himself but got no answer. He sat in the courtyard,

if her help proved futile, he would not force the issue. He would follow George's wishes and search for the remaining Dragonspines. After some time, Vivian called. "Mr.

Felix frowned. "But what?"

end their issue with you,