The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 440

Just as Felix was about to turn away, Ernest saw him and called out, "Felix!"

With no other choice, Felix braced himself and walked over.

As expected, Xena frowned upon seeing him.

"Mr. Holt Senior, I'll take my leave for now," she said.

Felix and Ernest had been neighbors back in Avesburgh. Since Xena came to know Felix's medical skills, she expected that Felix would show up at Ernest's birthday party tonight.

Ernest, without thinking too much, smiled and looked at Felix. "Felix, let me introduce you. This is my son, Isaac Holt, Sherlyn's father"

Isaac, in the prime of his career, had a dominant presence. He spoke respectfully to Ernest but turned his sharp gaze toward Felix.

"Are you interrogating a criminal?" Ernest immediately chastised him.

helplessness flashed in Isaac's

father, Isaac couldn't even give

Mr. Holt," Felix said as they

"Hello. I've heard about you many times from my father and Sherlyn. Anyway, now that we've met, I

impression of Felix. Not only had Felix healed Ernest without charging a single cent or making any demands, but he had also heard Ernest talk about what Felix had achieved at the orphanage. Thus, Isaac regarded the young man

also the kind of values Dragonia has instilled in us. We especially can't neglect the veterans who have contributed

made Isaac clap in approval. It resonated with him perfectly. "Good!

birthday. Out of the

please tend to your other

glance at

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offering birthday wishes

felt wave of panic as Felix approached

do you have to act like

him without emotion. "Are we that