The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 545

Chapter 545

Jeffrey stepped forward, his energy radiating powerfully. "Go ahead and try! We've both reached the Ultimate Mortal Realm.

"We've never had the chance to fight, and maybe today's the day we find out who's stronger."

Malcolm raised his hand dismissively. "Sorry, but I'm here for Felix, not you, Jeffrey."

He turned to Felix and taunted, "What's wrong, Felix? Are you just going to hide behind others like a coward? You had the guts to mess with the Crayden family, but not the courage to face the consequences?" Before Felix could respond, Jeffrey let out a contemptuous laugh. "You're not even sure you can beat me, yet you want to fight Mr. Zeller? That's the joke of the century!"

Felix had already achieved the Innate Realm, far beyond Malcolm's level. He could end this with a single strike.

Malcolm stroked his chin, smirking. "Oh? You make a good point. After all, he must be special to catch Lady Nala's eye."

He raised his hand again, and Harry hurried over like an eager puppy, lighting a cigarette for him before retreating. Then, he took a deep drag and exhaled slowly before speaking again.

He said, "Honestly, when Lady Nala first mentioned you, none of us took you seriously. We thought Ryan was a fool for causing trouble with you, but surprisingly, you two became friends instead of enemies." Putting out his cigarette, Malcolm continued, "So, you've actually reached the Innate Realm. That explains everything."

Jeffrey frowned, and Felix finally spoke up, "You seem to know a lot about me. Is that because your elder is backing you?"

Malcolm's expression flickered slightly as he shook his head. "Lady Nala must really value you. Only she would have the resources to know that one of our Crayden family elders left home.

"Too bad it's too late for you to run now. Did you really think you could offend the Crayden family and live?"

Just as he said that, a broad-shouldered middle-aged man appeared beside Malcolm.

Jeffrey's face paled instantly. "The Eleventh Elder of the Crayden family, Omar Crayden! You really came!"

Chapter 545

He could not believe the Craydens had actually sent an elder after Felix, and so secretly, too.

"When I heard about crushing a rising star, my hands were itching for action. Step aside, Saphira boy," Omar commanded.

Among the Eight Great Martial Families, every elder was immensely powerful. Hence, it was only natural that they saw killing Felix as mere child's play.

"Mr. Omar, Felix is our family's guest. My father personally declared it!" Jeffrey protested.

Omar snapped, "Silence! If the Saphira family had sent their own elder, that would have been different. But since they haven't, get out of the way!

"Barack might have use for Felix alive, but if he's dead, that's the end of it. Do you think your old man would wage war with the Crayden family over a dead man?

"Even if he was crazy enough to try, do you really think the Saphira family could match us?" Malcolm raised his hand in a casual wave. "Felix, maybe we'll meet again in your next life." Behind them, Harry and Ethan smiled with satisfaction, eagerly anticipating both Felix's death and Jeffrey's humiliation.