The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 152

Sasha quickly chimed in, "Exactly, Dad! You're really too kind."

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She thought to herself gleefully, "Felix is such an idiot. He helped our family so much, but now he's going to be utterly destroyed by Dora. Just thinking about it makes me so happy!"

Though he said nothing more, Warren had his own plans. He could not simply accept this without giving anything in return.

As a new day dawned, Kane appeared at Felix's home around noon. "Mr. Zeller, we have news about the Shimmeroot."

Oh? Felix smiled, as Shimmeroot was one of the herbs needed to treat Curtis. "Did you get it, or..."

Kane had woken up ecstatic to this news from his subordinates. He finally had a chance to make up for his mistake.

"Not yet. It's in a village on the outskirts of Avesburgh. But the old man is very stubborn. He says it's a family heirloom and won't sell at any price. My men even brought ten million dollars in cash, but the old man wouldn't budge."

Another tough case? This was somewhat similar to the matter with Gilbert last time. But having a lead was enough. Felix would handle it personally. "I'll go this afternoon."

Having interacted with Felix for some time now, Kane understood what the Dragon Lord was like, so Kane would not dare use force. If not, he might have just taken the Shimmeroot by now.

"Where's Ted?" Felix had warned Xena before to keep her cousin in line. Otherwise, he would not be merciful if Ted caused trouble again. Felix always kept his word. "Eating at Lily Garden Restaurant."

Eating? Felix frowned. If there were many people, it might be difficult to deal with Ted.

"Don't worry, Mr. Zeller. He's in a private room, but he's only invited one person and his father, Perry." Kane knew what Felix intended and had already gathered the necessary information. "Alright. I'll head over now."

ly my In a private room at Lily Garden Restaurant, Ted was pouring coffee while Perry spoke enthusiastically, "Thank you for gracing us with your presence, Ms. Cooper. It's honor."

Seated beside Perry was Yvonne. "No need for formalities, Mr. Perry. You managed to connect with our chairman through your connections. I only came to dine with you in his

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place"

Yvonne was puzzled.

That morning, her boss' consin-Stellar Gronds chimman had called. He had asked her to have lunch with Perry, the chairman of Avesborgs Clawed Chamber of Commerce. Since this was unprecedented, it could only men that Perry had strong backing, "The pleasure is ours, Ms. Cooper. The future coordion tween Goldwind Chamber of Commerce and Stellar Group will rely heavily on your wor

Though success was almost certain, Perry was shrewd, minting a humble attitude. "Dad is right," Ted added as he set down the teays "Ma Coope, you've become Stellar Group's presidentat such a young age. We have much to leam from you."

Ted flattered her shamelessly. In truth, he had been smitten the moment he saw Yvonne She was everything he dreamed of-a woman with beauty, grace, and status.

Perry could easily guess Ted's thoughts. When he had invited his niece, Xena, to dinner before, what he really wanted to discuss was cooperation with Stellar Group. Now, it seemed Zena had indeed come through. She actually managed to connect them to their chairman.

Just as Perry was about to continue with pleasantries, the door opened and Felix walked in. "Ted, it's time we properly settle our account."