The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 481

Chapter 481

"There's still another car?" Xena asked in disbelief.

Felix's statement left Xena puzzled..

"What do you mean?" she asked, glancing at the nearby Range Rover. She recognized it was Felix's car.

"There are three more inside. All of them are S-rank wanted criminals."

"What?" Xena was stunned. S-rank fugitives were dangerous enough on their own, even if they weren't as fearsome as the Thirteen Aces. They were usually hiding, making them hard to capture. Yet Felix had managed to bring in four of them all at once? Ten minutes later, they arrive

na's office.

"So you're saying, as you were about to leave this afternoon, you found these four men tied up outside your gate, completely incapacitated?" Xena asked in disbelief.

Felix nodded. "Yeah, I was just as surprised as you, so I brought them all over.

In reality, Felix was a bit frustrated. He had only asked Seven to capture one S-rank fugitive. However, he went above and beyond and delivered four.

Felix knew why Seven went this far. Ever since he had regained his strength from refining the Dragonspine, his medical abilities not only returned to their peak but had grown even stronger.

He even detected the substance Madam Spring had secretly given him-a concoction he couldn't neutralize on his own. With only two months left, his best chance for survival was to win over Xena. Pride meant nothing when his life was at stake. Xena wore a strange expression. It was obvious to her that someone was helping Felix. However, she wondered why.

"Regardless, I'm grateful you brought them in. Thank you." Capturing these four fugitives would be a significant achievement, especially as she had recently become the Phoenix Warlord. Although she was respected within the system, some were dissatisfied with her. However, nothing silenced critics like evidence proving she deserved the title. Capturing four S-rank criminals right away was more than a strong start.

"No need to thank me. We don't need to be so formal with each other.

Before Xena could respond, Felix continued, "Xena, by now, you must realize that it wasn't me Sonny kidnapped back then, right? He found someone who could disguise themselves or hired an actor."

Xena remained silent. She had suspected as much, and her conversation with Hector had.

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finally put her doubts to rest. She knew Felix wasn't that type of person. However, what could she do about it?

"I know it wasn't you," she replied softly, "but my grandfather will never believe that."

Felix smiled. "As long as you believe me, that's what matters. I'll handle things with your grandfather."

Although Xena's response lacked enthusiasm, it was at least a step forward. Time was running out, and Felix knew he had to make the most of it.

Returning to the villa in New Glory, he noticed Jairo waiting by the gate.

"Jairo, you really don't like using

Jairo responded earnestly, "No, phone, huh?"

er speaking face-to-face."

Felix sighed. "What's up?"

"Mr. Holt Senior wants to speak with you. It's serious, important business." That explained it. If Jairo was waiting outside, he must have been there for a while. Inside Ernest's villa, Jairo gestured for Felix to sit down before heading upstairs. "You're here, Felix!" A rush of footsteps sounded, and Sherlyn dashed down the stairs. "Sherlyn, don't tell me you created a lie about Mr. Holt Senior's important business."

Then again, Felix realized Ernest was unlikely to use such tactics even if he wanted to help his granddaughter out.

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