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.

not believe it-Felix's words had actually come true. His father

standing frozen on the platform, was equally stunned. He tried to

him a glare sharp enough

said, "Take your dad home first.

around how Felix had managed to connect with someone like Janet. The whole thing was unbelievable. Realizing this situation was way over his head, he quickly left

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

knowing he had no way out, swallowed his pride and walked over. "I'm sorry, Mr. Zeller. I spoke out of

"You should be thanking me! I just saved your

this. Don't hang out with those scumbags from the Brennan family again. Have you heard about the chaos at Harmony Clinic? One more screw-up, and

in frustration, muttering under his breath as he left. He figured Janet had no

to Felix,

tricked Jace

That idiot's been spoiled rotten. He can't even see through

processing what he had just