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.

of helplessness flashed in

father, Isaac couldn't even give him a stern

Holt," Felix said as

many times from my father and Sherlyn. Anyway, now that we've met, I must thank you for curing my father. It's something the

making any demands,

Holt, that was my pleasure. I will always look out for those who need help. That was also the kind of

in approval. It resonated with him perfectly. "Good!

this moment, Felix wished Ernest a happy birthday. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Nala approaching

tend to your other

Nala 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

wave of panic as

you have to act like

him without