The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 878

"So, how would you like to discuss this? Perhaps like this?" Helena purred as she placed her index finger on Felix's forehead.

Felix immediately felt his Dragonspine trembling, responding to whatever trick she was pulling. He struggled internally, unsure how to react to Helena's technique since he needed to fake his response.

Deciding to maintain his lustful persona, Felix widened his eyes and feigned an expression of ecstasy while muttering suggestive nonsense. From the corner of his eye, he noticed Helena returning to her seat, clearly satisfied with the effect of her power. She said, "I didn't want to use my abilities on you, but you were too eager. No one tries to seduce someone on their first meeting, though this works out well-now you won't be able to stay away from me."

Felix's overeagerness actually matched his supposed identity perfectly. As Reagan's illegitimate son, why would he need to think twice about anything in Astoria? Getting whatever he wanted would be natural for someone of his status.

Several days later, Felix was helping Helena load shopping bags into the trunk of her car in an underground parking garage. He asked, "Darling, can we start my restaurant franchise plan now?

"Your food is amazing-we'll make a fortune worldwide. My dad always says "m useless, but this will definitely impress him."

days had passed, and Felix was growing impatient. However, he sensed several presences lurking nearby, likely Westerio Order's elite guards, so he could not risk any rash moves. Otherwise, he would have already used his small flute to abduct Helena. "Oh, what's

appear charmed. "Alright, alright!

had not found the

which he pretended to indulge in wild

was working closely with the Westerio Order. Their collaboration was advancing rapidly, and once they consolidated

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of their operations alone

announced, "Darling, my dad's here, and he wants to see me. Promise me you'H behave while

if it would work, but it was a chance he could not afford to waste. "Your dad? Why can't I meet him too?" Helena asked, feigning disappointment. "Or... is it because I'm