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."

as Ernest walked away, Felix

home. He needed to attend the ceremony. He had to signal Xena about Madam Spring's situation and

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,

cheerful.

I'd like to attend Xena's appointment ceremony tomorrow. Is

myself, and she's excellent

nothing to

have my deputy, Leia, meet you

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

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

Stop joking around,

chuckled. "I'm