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."

you think you are? This is my girlfriend-why can't she be here? Do you know who my

glances under their masks. They knew Felix 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

Elliott. "Dr. Phillips, please

for a moment before nodding. "Fine, but she'll need to be checked thoroughly first.

gently tugged his arm. "It's okay, darling They won't hurt me. You go ahead, and I'll catch up with you soon." Chapter

not! Anyone who dares upset you will answer to me," Felix threatened

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

is valuable to me, and I went through hell to find

"What are you talking about? That's

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

satisfied with this promise. Just then, a staff member interrupted, "Dr.

stepped aside to answer the wall phone. After listening for just a few moments, his expression

fared to Fri. "There's a problem Who is the

me th high ranking member of the

and Helena be safely wworted

tree warned Waiting for another at there were

it this way. Mr. Robins has a lot o There won't be a problem if he

- Desire. However..."