The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 443

Dressed in a pink gown, Sherlyn stepped forward with a confident and graceful smile. She looked dazzlingly radiant under the spotlight.

No matter how many beautiful women were in the banquet hall, Sherlyn was undoubtedly the most captivating one at that moment.

Many of the young men were mesmerized by her beauty, but it was regrettable that the magnificent woman before them was Sherlyn, and they didn't even stand a chance to pursue her Sherlyn approached Ernest, lifted her skirt, and did a curtsy,

"Grandpa, I offer this dance to wish you boundless blessings and a long life."

Ernest smiled warmly and nodded slightly.

"Please welcome my dance partner, Felix."

George and Ryan, who were applauding, halted abruptly. They watched in stunned silence as Felix walked past them and took Sherlyn's hand.

The music started, and the two started dancing, moving as if they were a match made in

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the room had not yet recovered from their shock. They couldn't believe

face darkened. How could Felix, whom he considered insignificant and had fumbled Xena, suddenly find himself in such a

showed her disbelief. She was clearly

with another woman stirred indescribable emotions. Yvonne was perhaps the only other woman who shared

Yvonne only wished Felix happiness. Felix and Sherlyn would have a great future if they were truly

veil that obscured her face, had eyes so deep that it was impossible to tell what she was thinking. She seemed solely focused on appreciating the dance

ended, Sherlyn's smile was stunningly sweet. Whether she could truly win Felix's heart in the future didn't matter because those few minutes had brought

Isaac announced, "Please

Everyone lifted their glasses.

long life and lasting

minutes later, Xena excused herself, with Aimee and Finnley

unbelievably lucky,"

as though Felix had just slapped him across the face. Just before the dance, he had mocked Felix, only for him to deliver a silent, resounding retort. It stung more than a physical beating. "Felix treated Mr. Holt Senior's illness.

had fallen for Felix and that he had managed to win the favor of the Holt

inside the car, Nala suddenly spoke, "Felix is clever, but what