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.

of his head awkwardly and leaned in

was easier when my dad

Denverville, I

days. But if you don't deliver, the deal's off. You know how easy it is for my family to find another

Two days is plenty." Then, he changed the subject. "By the

crossed Joanna's eyes. "Yeah, she's back. Spent all that time in the capital searching for a

now she's stuck living with that face for the rest of her life. It's funny how you used to chase after her. What happened to

real face... I had nightmares for three days straight. I would never

This was exactly the reaction

in every way. Hence, Nala's fall from grace

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

the Dragonspine fragments vibrated one

entire body. It was so intense that

stop himself from crying out in