The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 880

Impressed by Jesse's loyalty, Helena teased, "How many Scarlet Cardinals can you gather on such short notice?"

Jesse fell silent, realizing the impracticality of the suggestion. The 12-mile perimeter in the desert was too vast. It would require over 20 Scarlet Cardinals for complete coverage, and there were not even that many in all of Guneria.

Helene continued confidently, "Don't bother. No one who could overpower me exists yet, so let's not make a big deal of this. Neither Reagan nor that facility would have such a person."

She had completely dismissed Felix as just an ordinary person, thanks to his masterful use of the Nightshade Discipline technique borrowed from Darren. With Felix's skill level, using it perfectly masked his martial artist aura, making him seem utterly unremarkable.

As they approached the facility, Felix felt elated when he noticed all traces of the powerful guards had vanished. Elliott was telling the truth-the Westerio Order really would not dare come near, which meant the plan was close to succeeding.

Inside the facility, Elliott stood in the courtyard surrounded by armed personnel and several

shadowstalkers.

"Mr. Zeller," the shadowstalkers greeted with a bow, though Elliott's expression darkened.

He said sternly, "The woman with you isn't on the guest list. The radar picked her up the moment she entered the perimeter. I'll need an explanation."

is my girlfriend-why can't she be here? Do you know who my father is? How dare you! You guys,

was putting on a show, but his over-the-top performance was bordering on ridiculous, especially considering whose territory they were standing in. "Darling, thank you," Helena said sweetly, leaning into

addressing Elliott. "Dr. Phillips, please make an

nodding. "Fine, but she'll need to be checked thoroughly first.

tugged his arm.

you will answer to me," Felix

finally let out a sigh, shaking his head in disbelief." Dr. Zeller, you've missed your calling-you should've been an actor. For a second there, even I believed you were just

went through hell to find her. If it weren't for

shoulder, feigning anger. "What are you talking about? That's what friends are

seriously. "I'll remember this favor. If you ever need anything, just say the word, and I'll be

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