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 and leaned in

it was easier when my dad was still stationed in North

all the oversight. But now that he's in Denverville, I have to be more careful, which slows

gave 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

plenty." Then, he changed the subject. "By the

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

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 ever go near her again, even if someone paid

into laughter. This was exactly the reaction she

in every way. Hence, Nala's

in an exhausting battle with the relentless, otherworldly sound.

the Dragonspine fragments vibrated one hundred

sensation would wash over his entire body. It was

himself from crying