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

easier when my dad was

Denverville, I have to be more careful, which slows things

him a playful yet warning glance, her gaze full of mischief. "Fine. I'll give you two more days. But if you don't deliver, the deal's off. You know how easy it

Then, he changed the subject. "By the way, Joanna, I saw Nala the other day. Is she

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

living with that face for the rest of her life. It's funny how you used to

After I saw her real face... I had nightmares for three days straight.

laughter. This was exactly the reaction

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

in an exhausting battle with the relentless, otherworldly

vibrated one

sensation would wash over his entire body. It was so

from crying