The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 453

Ernest's eyes narrowed as he studied Felix, which made Felix feel embarrassed. "You want to attend Xena's appointment ceremony?"

Seeing Felix nod, Ernest suddenly laughed before saying, "No."

Felix was baffled. Given their relationship, this should have been a simple request.

"I can't betray Sherlyn like that. She'd never forgive me for helping her rival." Ernest chuckled, showing his playful side while Jairo watched in amusement.

"Mr. Holt Senior, you've got it wrong. I'm just curious about the ceremony.

"Really? I've been around long enough to know better. Are you saying there's nothing between you and Xena?"

Felix fell silent. He did not want to lie to the old man.

"Goodbye, then."

walked away, Felix

after getting home. He needed to attend the ceremony. He

with simple matters being overcomplicated. With Sonny's kidnapping incident unresolved, it was challenging enough for him to be with Xena, let alone intimacy. Still, he had to plan ahead. "Felix, it's rare to hear from you." Hector seemed to be in a good

cheerful.

Xena's

Good taste, kid. I mentored Xena myself, and she's excellent in every way. She's lucky that

nothing to do

deputy, Leia,

such official events, invitations were rare and only a few qualified people would attend. Social figures like Nala wouldn't appear, so

next morning, Jairo stopped Felix just as he was leaving his garage in the Range Rover. "Dr. Zeller,

joking

chuckled. "I'm