The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 1005

Barry rushed to the Xavier residence at top speed, only to be stopped at the gate.

"Please let me in. I'm Barry Lufter. My father's inside!"

No matter how humbly he begged, the guards wouldn't budge. Annoyed, they threatened him, "You little punk! We're already being nice by warning you. Here, then. We'll step aside. Try breaking in and see what happens."

When the two guards moved away, Barry backed down instead. One step across that gate would mean instant death.

"Well, well! If it isn't Barry Lufter! I heard you became an Intermediate-grade alchemist at Harmony Clinic. Have you come to show off at our house?"

A young man emerged, and Barry quickly greeted him with respect, "Mr. Jace."

The newcomer was Jace Xavier. He was from the main family line and was also Nerissa's cousin.

"Please, Mr. Jace, let me in. There must be some misunderstanding about my father trespassing."

a misunderstanding, are you suggesting we Xaviers are bullying

don't you use your connections? A big shot like you must know people who can

everyone he could. But at the mention of the Xavier family, no one would help. Even the

value. He could only curse his mediocre talent. If not, someone from Harmony Clinic

father really inside?" a

He had been there for a while, waiting to confirm the

His face changed as he quickly pushed Felix away. "Leave now! This has nothing

tyrannical. Felix was a stranger to him. Questioning him like

Jace's expression darkened. "Stop right there! Who the hell do you think you are, shouting at my

the arrogant Jace,

Barry, "If your father

wrong, he'd face the consequences. But

novel

misunderstanding, I'll help."

out laughing. "Trash really does attract trash! Your friend must be fresh from the