The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 544

Chapter 544

"What!" Nala jumped to her feet, fully aware that the conflict between Felix and Malcolm had started because of her.

"Damn it! Since when did the Crayden family become so aggressive? How dare they plan an assassination when the Saphira family is involved?" she exclaimed.

This also puzzled Alfie, as the Eight Great Martial Families typically favored strategy over brute force.

"Have Yvonne warn Felix to get out of there immediately," Nala ordered.

"Yes, miss!" Alfie rushed to comply.

Even though Felix had advanced significantly in his training, he was no match for a Crayden family elder. If they crossed paths, it would be certain death.

This was not what Nala had wanted at all. Her interest in Felix stemmed from his incredible potential-his dual mastery of both medicine and martial arts was extraordinary. She had been banking on his future growth to benefit her plans, but all would be lost if he died now.

"Felix, you absolutely cannot die," she whispered, clenching her fists.

Her eyes flashed with determination. Nonetheless, she knew that even her status would not sway the Eight Great Martial Families, especially when it involved their elders.

At the abandoned brick factory in Canraville, a young man stepped out of the driver's seat. He was tall and slender with extremely pale skin. He was not ruggedly handsome but had a refined, scholarly charm, like someone straight out of a classic novel. "Is that Malcolm?" Felix asked, and Jeffrey nodded in confirmation.

Felix found it interesting how consistent the Eight Great Martial Families were in their confidence, showing up without an entourage of bodyguards.

Just then, his phone rang-it was Yvonne.

Felix ignored the call, but a text message immediately followed. "Felix, run! The Crayden family has sent an elder after you. You can't win this fight. Get out of there now!"

Felix frowned at this unexpected development. Sending an elder seemed like an extreme response to the conflict with Ethan.

"Jeffrey, are you really going to oppose me for this guy?" Malcolm asked mockingly. He stood about 16 feet away, and his demeanor was arrogant, as if he did not take either Felix Chapter 544

"Cut the small talk. Didn't Harry make it clear? Felix is a guest of the Saphira family. Thus, his problems are our problems," Jeffrey responded firmly.

Malcolm's expression remained unchanged as he raised his right hand. The car door opened again, revealing two familiar faces-his cousin Harry and Ethan, the one who had started all this trouble.

Unlike their previous humiliating retreat, their faces now showed hatred and arrogance.

"Did you bring them here to apologize to Felix?" Jeffrey asked.

Unable to contain himself, Harry snapped, "Jeffrey, you son of a bitch! Stop with the witty remarks! Malcolm is here now. Do you really think you can pull the same crap as last time?" Before he could finish, Malcolm slapped him across the face. "When did a side branch member get permission to interrupt a conversation between direct heirs?

"Do you want people to think the Crayden family has no discipline? You're here to watch and keep quiet."

Harry immediately lowered his head, not daring to make another sound in front of his cousin. Malcolm then turned to Felix with a cold smile.

He commented, "Jeffrey, what if I plan to kill Felix today? What will you do about it?"