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.

back of his head awkwardly

it was easier when my dad was still stationed in North

faster without all the oversight. But now that he's in Denverville, I have to

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

laughing nervously. "Of course! Two days is plenty." Then, he changed the subject. "By the way, Joanna,

back. Spent all that time in the capital searching for a cure and found

now she's stuck living with that face for the rest of her life. It's

the memory. "Don't even joke about that. After I saw her real face... I had nightmares for three days straight. I would never ever

laughter. This was exactly the reaction

been a beauty who overshadowed her in every way. Hence, Nala's fall

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

fragments vibrated one

sensation would wash over his entire body. It was

to stop himself from