The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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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 him a stern

Holt," Felix said as

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

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

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

made Isaac clap in approval. It resonated with him perfectly. "Good! You're exactly right! That's why

a happy birthday. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw

please tend

drew near, Felix did not even glance at her.

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he couldn't join Nala in offering birthday wishes to Ernest, so he

as Felix approached

you have to act

him without emotion. "Are we