The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 455

Chapter 455

Dissatisfied, Aimee turned to look at whoever was speaking. When she saw the elegant. woman addressing Felix, she became even more upset.

She started to speak but stopped when she saw the soldiers saluting Lela. This was Wolfie troops' territory, after all. Still, she memorized Lela's face. If she could not handle this, Xena certainly could. This was Xena's big day being crowned as Warlady, so no outsiders were allowed. Even Aimee was here only because she was a relative. How did Felix get in? Someone must have broken protocol. ""You must be Leia, right?"

Leia studied Felix. His reputation preceded him. This young man who had earned even Hector's respect had truly hidden his power well. "Yes. Please follow me."

Inside, Leia said, "Lord Hector is with important guests. He suggested you wait in the waiting room."

Felix raised his hand. "It's okay. Let Mr. Downy handle his business. I'm just here for the ceremony. We can always catch up another time."

Felix knew better than to interrupt the networking between figures like Hector and Ernest. It would be meaningless anyway.

"Alright. I'll bring you to the main venue, then

The venue was the Wolfie troops' parade ground, with a stage and neat rows of chairs. Some were already occupied. Curtis and Aimee sat in the second-to-last row. "Leia, I'll sit here." Felix stopped Leia from guiding him forward as he pointed to the back

row.

"As

you wish. I'll have it arranged." Each seat was pre-assigned, so someone would need to be moved. At events like this, most preferred sitting closer to the front.

Aimee noticed but stayed quiet. She knew her priorities. Though she could yell at Felix earlier, making a scene now would only embarrass Xena. She decided to just wait until after the ceremony. Xena would certainly deal with an intruder like him.

As time passed, more guests arrived, including Ernest. Given his status, he naturally took his place in the front row. Once everyone was seated, Hector took the stage.

"I'll be conducting Xena Summers' Warlady appointment ceremony. We're all soldiers here, so I'll keep this brief.

"With headquarters' recommendation and the Dragonian government's approval, Xena

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Summers is promoted to Warlady for her service to our nation, with the title Phoenix Warlord!"

Applause erupted as Xena appeared in her military uniform, looking sharp and dignified. Her eyes sparkled with emotion. This was the highest honor one could ever get, and she was the first woman to achieve it.

On the stage, Hector presented her medal and insignia. "Say a few words. This is your moment to be proud."

Xena saluted Hector before turning to the microphone. This was a day she would remember forever, proud even under the gaze of all the big shots here.

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