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."

Ernest walked

home. He needed to attend the ceremony.

with Xena, let alone intimacy. Still, he had to plan

cheerful.

attend Xena's appointment ceremony tomorrow. Is that

and she's excellent in every way. She's lucky

Felix wanted nothing to do with

deputy, Leia, meet you

only a few qualified people would attend. Social figures like Nala wouldn't appear, so having an escort

as he was leaving his garage in the Range Rover. "Dr. Zeller, Mr. Holt Senior wants

joking around,

"I'm quite