The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 488

Chapter 488

As days passed, Nala never left. She would only enter the wooden house after Felix had finished his treatments,

Over time, Felix also discovered the presence of an elderly person living somewhere nearby. This person only appeared during meal mes, bringing them food. Felix figured he was likely there to protect Lionel On the fourth day, after finishing his treatment Felix stepped outside and saw someone approaching,

""Zara?" he called out.

Felix was surprised. He hadn't expected to see ara here at such a time and place. Her face, as always, could only be described as unattractive.

"Felix!" Clearly, Zara was equally stunned to run into him here. But the next moment, she quickly looked away. "My... my mentor told me not to speak to you."

If it hadn't been for this reminder, Felix would've forgotten about the conversation with Silas and the promise he had made.

At that moment, Nala appeared, and Zara hurriedly spoke up. "Lady Nala, this is a new medicine my mentor developed. It can't cure the Shadowdragon Warlord's illness, but it can at least ease the pain."

Nala shook her head and pointed at Felix. "Please thank your mentor for his kindness, but it's no longer necessary. Felix can heal my grandfather.

Zara was stunned, then overwhelmed with joy. "Felix, your strength has recovered?"

Felix smiled. "Yes, by chance."

"That's great! I knew you could do it!"

Before she could finish her sentence, Zara recalled her mentor's words and turned around

to run off.

As she watched Zara's retreating figure, Nala suddenly stood beside Felix, her lips curving into a smile. "You really are a man full of charm. Every woman who comes into contact with you seems to develop feelings for you." Felix shrugged. "Whether you praise me or not, I'll still do my best to treat him! Zara and I are good friends. Do you really think there's no room for friendship between a man and a woman just because there's no love involved?" With that, Felix headed off to rest, leaving Nala behind.

"Friendship?" she thought to herself. "If I can't even see the affection Zara has for you

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when she looks at you, then I don't deserve to be called Lady Nala."

Just as she was lost in thought, she heard Felix's voice again.

"By the way, do you have a satellite phone?" he asked.

There was no cell signal in these deep mountains and forests, and Felix had tried countless times without success.

"I do. What do you need it for?"

"To contact someone. Duh."

Nala didn't realize it, but Felix's blunt tone didn't anger her at all. Instead, she simply left and returned shortly with a satellite phone.

"Thanks."

Felix took the phone and went to his room. In truth, there was no urgent need to contact anyone, but he wanted to call Xena. Their last conversation had gone well, and he didn't want to let that feeling fade. After a long wait, Xena's voice finally came through. "Who are you looking for?"

"Xena, it's Felix. I've been gone for a few days and didn't want you to worry, so I thought I'd give you a call."

Xena's tone immediately changed. "Would I worry about you? Are you crazy? I'm hanging up!"

Felix laughed. Though her words weren't very nice, there was still an undercurrent of playful banter. It seemed there might still be a chance with her.

Meanwhile, outside, standing in the shadows, Nala's expression darkened with fury.

"He... he's interested in Xena? I'm right here, and yet he's thinking about another woman? How dare he!" Nala fumed.