The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 1018

In Denverville, Jared maniacally laughed as he read the latest news. "Harmony Clinic put out a massive bounty on the Maximus family!

"That means Felix is dead for sure! Serves him right! Suddenly, I don't feel so bad for being punished by Dad!"

"Wow, Jared, what's got you laughing like a lunatic?" A woman sauntered into the room. She was stunning, dressed in short, tight-fitting shorts that showed off her

curves.

The way she walked, with her hips swaying hypnotically, could steal the breath of anyone watching from behind.

"Oh, Joanna! Nothing major, just in a good mood."

The woman was Joanna Yorker, the eldest daughter of the Yorker family, who was a dominant power in Denverville. Jared was clearly no match for her in terms of status.

"I'm here to ask about Nerissa. Where's the person I asked for? The deadline was three days ago. You're not usually late like this," Joanna said, her voice laced with impatience.

head awkwardly

when my dad was still

without all the oversight. But now that he's in Denverville, I have to be more careful, which slows

of mischief. "Fine. I'll give you two more days. But if you don't deliver, the deal's off. You know how easy

Then, he changed the subject. "By

she's back. Spent all that time in the capital searching for a cure and found nothing—not even

rest of her life. It's funny how you used to chase

shuddered at the memory. "Don't even joke about that. After I saw her real face... I had nightmares for three days

burst into laughter. This was exactly

her in every way. Hence, Nala's fall from grace was nothing short

still alive inside Echo Cavern, though he remained locked in an exhausting battle with the relentless, otherworldly sound. Over the

vibrated

over his entire body.

himself from crying out in