The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 1006

Jace was losing his patience and was just about to strike. He pointed a finger at Felix, his voice ice-cold as he shouted, "In all these years, I've never met someone who could brag like you. Let me tell you now-your dad's never getting out, not now, not ever!"

Jace barely finished his sentence before the back of his head took a solid slap.

"You idiot, what nonsense are you spouting?"

As Jace heard that familiar voice, his rage instantly evaporated. He spun around, a nervous, sheepish smile spreading across his face. "Janet, what are you doing out here?"

Sure enough, the one who slapped him was his own sister. She might not have been the strongest among the Xavier family's younger generation, but her temper was legendary.

The only one who could keep her in check was her older sister, Nerissa. Everyone else? They did not stand a chance.

"Mr. Lufter, take it easy," Janet called out, ignoring the rest of the Xavier family as she gently helped an elderly man walk forward.

"Dad!" Barry shouted in shock, rushing over.

father was safe and sound, walking

the platform, was equally stunned.

him a glare sharp enough to cut glass. "Shut up! We'll

dad home first. We

someone like Janet. The whole thing was unbelievable. Realizing this situation was way over his head, he quickly left with his

"Get over here! Apologize to Mr. Zeller right now. You've got no

and walked over. "I'm sorry, Mr. Zeller. I spoke

Jace by the ear and pulled hard. "You should be thanking me! I just saved your neck. Now get

from the Brennan family again. Have you heard about the chaos at Harmony Clinic? One more screw-up, and I

groaned in frustration, muttering under his breath as he left. He figured

to

tricked Jace

can't even see through such an obvious

what he had just heard. The Xavier