The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 667

Chapter 667

Conan whirled around to find another stunningly beautiful woman, and he widened his eyes. He could not help but think, "Damn! What kind of luck does Felix have to have such gorgeous seniors?"

"Of course! What, are you planning to interfere too?" he challenged, trying to maintain his authority.

Felix stood up, surprised to see that Averill's mentioned senior was none other than Mira, who had gracefully entered the room carrying a distinctive purple umbrella-the kind of accessory that demanded attention whether you wanted to give it or not. "Well, well, headquarters has really gone downhill if this is the caliber of agents they're producing these days," Mira remarked with a cold smile.

Conan's face reddened with rage at the insult to headquarters, but his anger suddenly froze as he took a closer look at Mira's face. He stumbled backward several steps. You're..."

Ignoring Conan, Mira pulled out her phone and dialed a number. "Listen here, Hugh. Just because you're retired doesn't mean you can let headquarters go to hell. What kind of incompetent representatives are you letting run around embarrassing us?" Alistair and the two Wolfie troops members gasped in shock. Everyone knew Hugh Ibarra was a legendary elder at headquarters who had built the organization alongside Lionel. They wondered what kind of status Mira had to speak to him so boldly. "Enough of your excuses," Mira continued sharply. "A case involving my friend needs. reviewing. You have five minutes, and not a second more. You know what happens if you're late."

Felix stood frozen, realizing this version of Mira was even more intimidating than when he

had seen her at Polaris.

After hanging up, Mira fixed her gaze on Conan, who was visibly trembling. He stammered, "I-I'm so sorry, Chief Commander! Please forgive my ignorance-I didn't recognize you!"

The title "Chief Commander" sent shockwaves through the room. While others might not understand its significance, Alistair and his team knew well that there had only been one. Chief Commander during the headquarters' founding.

No one knew their full name, but after their departure, no one had ever been promoted beyond Deputy Commander because the original Chief Commander's legacy was too revered. Rumor had it that their portrait hung in a perpetually empty office at headquarters, seen by only a select few.

Conan's reaction confirmed he must have seen it, explaining his delayed recognition of

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Mira standing before them.

Mira shot Felix a reassuring glance with a hint of playfulness that seemed entirely at odds. with the fearsome Chief Commander everyone was discussing.

After barely a minute, Mira's phone rang, and she turned on the speaker. "Chief Commander, we've discovered the forensics team falsified their findings in this case."

"Good response time," Mira replied. "Also, I'm not fond of your team leader's attitude. Have him thoroughly investigated-you might find some interesting results." "Yes, Chief Commander! This won't happen again!"

Pocketing her phone, Mira gestured toward the door. "Well? Are you waiting for an escort out?"

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