The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 1072

"Sorry, Nerissa. I keep breaking my promises to you, again and again," Felix said.

Inside the courtyard, Nerissa sat beside Felix, gently shaking her head. "Don't say that. The royal family is watching from the shadows. Until this crisis is resolved, we won't have a moment of peace.

Felix knew how understanding she was. He reached out and brushed her cheek, his gaze full of warmth.

"By the way, still no news from Westley?"

"Yeah. He's probably dead by now."

Her words were blunt, but after nearly two years without any news, death was the most likely reality.

Fortunately, Felix had emerged as her husband, or Westley, the patriarch of the Xavier family, would have been unable to hold his position any longer. However, with the royal family problem still unresolved, there was still an uneasy sense of impending disaster.

"Felix, your first guest has arrived."

From outside, Deborah's voice came through.

Felix rose, bringing Nerissa along. Since he was now in open conflict with the royal family, he had to keep his loved one close who knew when desperation might drive them to reckless action?

Even now, ten late-stage Transcendent Realm experts were stationed around the courtyard, eager to be part of his protection detail. After all, the payment was an Ascension Pill every two months-six pills a year. Who wouldn't be tempted?

impossible, especially for those without powerful family backing. This was

first person to step out was Nala-meaning

even spread the news, Felix had already informed Nala in advance. Whether she wanted to use this as a chance to negotiate with her family was up to

family was sure to have their eyes on

wouldn't claim to have deep feelings for Nala, but they had known each other for a long time, and she had helped him more than once. If she was in danger, he couldn't just turn a blind

Nala greeted him with a

ago, she was completely different person. Aside from another breakthrough in cultivation, her presence and energy had transformed

on becoming the head of

circumstances, her rise to leadership was

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from the

the fact that they managed to

"Laura, check the inventory."

walked over and

to curry favor with her.

status had

was Felix's personal a

her former family members now humbled themselves before her.

"Nala, we meet again."

recalling their last encounter in the capital. It brought back many