The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 1018

In Denverville, Jared maniacally laughed as he read the latest news. "Harmony Clinic put out a massive bounty on the Maximus family!

"That means Felix is dead for sure! Serves him right! Suddenly, I don't feel so bad for being punished by Dad!"

"Wow, Jared, what's got you laughing like a lunatic?" A woman sauntered into the room. She was stunning, dressed in short, tight-fitting shorts that showed off her curves.

The way she walked, with her hips swaying hypnotically, could steal the breath of anyone watching from behind.

"Oh, Joanna! Nothing major, just in a good mood."

The woman was Joanna Yorker, the eldest daughter of the Yorker family, who was a dominant power in Denverville. Jared was clearly no match for her in terms of status.

"I'm here to ask about Nerissa. Where's the person I asked for? The deadline was three days ago. You're not usually late like this," Joanna said, her voice laced with impatience.

Jared scratched the back of his head awkwardly and leaned in to whisper. "Joanna, you know how it was easier when my dad was still stationed in North City.

"Things moved faster without all the oversight. But now that he's in Denverville, I have to be more careful, which slows things down a bit."

Joanna gave him a playful yet warning glance, her gaze full of mischief. "Fine. I'll give you two more days. But if you don't deliver, the deal's off. You know how easy it is for my family to find another seller."

Jared quickly nodded, laughing nervously. "Of course! Two days is plenty." Then, he changed the subject. "By the way, Joanna, I saw Nala the other day. Is she back in Martial City?"

A flash of disdain crossed Joanna's eyes. "Yeah, she's back. Spent all that time in the capital searching for a cure and found nothing—not even a husband.