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

father, Isaac couldn't even give

Holt," Felix said as they

that we've met,

or making any demands, but he had also heard Ernest talk about what Felix had achieved at the orphanage. Thus, Isaac

my pleasure. I will always look out for those who need help. That was also the kind of values Dragonia has instilled in us. We especially can't neglect

him perfectly. "Good! You're exactly right! That's why Dragonia

a happy birthday. Out of the

tend to

even glance at her. He walked directly toward

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in offering birthday wishes to Ernest, so

panic as Felix approached

have to act like this?"

at him without emotion. "Are we