The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 887

Felix was taken aback by the question. "Decide what?"

Nala was nervous and didn't know how Felix would respond. While terrified of hearing the answer, she couldn't help but hope for clarity.

Xena also felt conflicted. For the first time, she felt uncertain and doubted her charm, which was rare for her. It was a moment of vulnerability, a decision every woman dreads. "You can choose to stay here at the clinic or come with me. I have something important to discuss with you," Xena said, surprising herself with how much her tone had shifted. She intended to confront Felix, but her tone softened, catching her off guard. Why was she suddenly uncertain about her feelings for a man who had fought hard to win her back? "I'll come with you," Felix replied without hesitation.

If Xena was asking, it was likely related to a mission, so Felix didn't dwell on what Nala might think. He followed Xena without a second thought.

Once they had left, Melissa asked, "Nala, why are you smiling?"

Nala pinched Melissa's cheek. "Because it's a happy occasion."

Women were often intuitive about matters of the heart. From what she had just witnessed, Nala was confident that Felix and Xena would never go back to how they were. Although Felix gave her his word, Nala had genuinely fallen for him. Why not hope for even more? At a cafe cleared for their meeting, Felix was eager to ask, "Do we have results?"

off her unease and reminding herself to focus on work."

top secret by headquarters, but I'm not asking for much. I just want to know how things stand with

that? What exactly are you

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confusion was genuine, meaning she had never

about Seapoint?"

really strange questions today." Xena was

erased from her memory. Felix felt a

meant she was likely dead along with Tony. Moreover, everyone involved seemed to have lost any memory of the events, leaving Felix as the sole witness. This was beyond anything he could comprehend. "It's nothing. Tell me about the mission." Felix

done deal. What else could

represent headquarters in the Dragonia

misheard. "Dragonia Martial Arts Competition? I've never heard of such a

hosting it. The only rule for participants is that they must be under 30 years

two