The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 374

Chapter 374

After the call ended, Felix feasted on the food. He was hungry after a long day.

"Why aren't you eating?" he asked, noticing that Xena was watching him with a hint of

unease.

"I'm not hungry. I only ordered the food to go along with the act. I didn't think you'd actually eat it," Xena replied.

"Of course. Why waste it?" Felix said, unfazed.

He wiped his mouth as if he was about to leave, but then Xena spoke up again. "My uncle, Perry, is dead. He committed suicide." Felix's expression remained calm. "And?"

Her grief and anger erupted in that moment. "Are you even human? You know why he killed himself, don't you? Don't pretend you don't! Are you really going to say Ted's death had nothing to do with you?"

It was clear her sadness was genuine, welling up from deep inside.

"First, I had nothing to do with Ted's death. Second, Perry's suicide has nothing to do with me, either. Finally, have you spent even a moment considering what Ted might have done to provoke me?

"Are you truly impartial in this investigation, or are you just looking for a reason to take me down?" Felix shot back.

With that, Felix left without another word. He had already sensed something suspicious about the food, but what could he do? If he couldn't even counter this kind of tactic, he had no business being the disciple of the Miracle Doctor. A while later, Jaden entered the room. His expression was filled with anticipation. "So? He was the one who killed Ted, wasn't he?"

Xena shook her head. She was beginning to realize Felix had been right. She had been so focused on connecting Ted's death to Felix that she hadn't stopped to consider Ted's own character or actions.

"Impossible! Did you even use the Truth Powder?" Jaden asked.

Standing up, Xena looked unhappy. "If you don't trust me, leave immediately."

Jaden's expression tightened in frustration. Judging by the nearly empty plates, Felix had eaten everything, meaning the powder had been used. This could only mean he truly wasn't involved in Ted's death. With that, their plan was ruined. Damn it! Though Jaxon's deadline was approaching fast, Jaden wouldn't leave his fate up

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to someone else. Felix was forcing him to take this to the next level.

As Felix was leaving, he rubbed his chin thoughtfully. He was sure of his memory, things weren't adding up.

but

Right now, he was standing in front of an empty parking space. He was sure this was where he had parked his Range Rover.

The spot was on a public street and in a free parking area. He had found it available when he arrived and decided to park there. Now, however, the car was gone.

He saw two surveillance cameras nearby, but both were dangling with disconnected wires. The car had most likely been stolen.

No big deal. This kind of professional car theft would be easy to handle once he called the right people.

He immediately dialed Larry, remembering that Wendy had once mentioned Larry's younger brother was one of the major underground figures in Canraville.

Sure enough, Larry was willing to help, almost as if he had been waiting for a chance like this.

"Mr. Zeller, please hold on for a moment. I'll have my younger brother call you right away. You can just call him Luis," Larry said.

Just as he hung up, his phone rang again. It was Yvonne.

"Are you heading back to Yartford?" Felix asked.

But Yvonne's voice was tense and desperate. "Felix! Please, you have to help me! I'm begging you this time, please help me!"