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 Isaac's

her father, Isaac couldn't even give him

Felix said as they

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

or making any demands, but

That was also the kind of values Dragonia has instilled in us. We especially

statement nearly made Isaac clap in approval. It resonated with him perfectly. "Good! You're exactly right!

moment, Felix wished Ernest a happy birthday. Out of the corner of his eye,

please tend

glance at her. He walked

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

wave of panic as Felix approached nearly

do you have to act like this?"

without emotion. "Are we