The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 471

As time passed, the guests took their seats, awaiting the start of the ceremony. The Walsh family had opted for two wedding ceremonies.

This was a grand one, meant for a bigger crowd, including friends and business associates. An intimate ceremony was planned for three days later, inviting only their close family members. It was a testament to the family's penchant for elaborate customs. At the front tables, Christie sat on the left and Vivian on the right, commanding everyone's attention. Sharing the table with them was none other than Nala, a clear indicator of her elevated status within this gathe

"What should we do? We still can't find Mr. Zeller, but surely he's heard the news by now. He can't act rashly!" Ryan mumbled anxiously, still feeling guilty about lying during the Eastern Mountain incident.

"Mr. Gibson, what's the point of worrying? Can we really influence his decisions?" George glanced at Vivian's table with a bitter smile, knowing she could be the wild card in this situation.

Ryan sighed, but his concern lingered. While he was not overly worried about Felix's safety if things went south, the thought of him suddenly facing off against two of the most powerful forces in Dragonia left a pit in his stomach. Still, as George had said, this had spiraled beyond their control.

an orphan without family, it seemed natural for Nala's trusted steward to stand in as

the presence of two powerful leaders had transformed this simple wedding into something

keen observers noticed the true emotions in her eyes. "Distinguished guests," the priest began, "welcome to the wedding of Mr. Walsh and Ms. Cooper. I'm honored to officiate this sacred ceremony." Following Dominic's instructions to keep things brief out of respect for Vivian and Christie, he moved straight to the

Walsh, do you take Ms. Yvonne Cooper as your wife, to care for her,

as he declared

Mr. Michael Walsh as your husband, for richer or poorer, in sickness

as Yvonne was about to speak, a voice rang out, shocking everyone.

Yvonne had just walked in moments ago. Dominic was furious that someone dared disrupt such

me speak my piece? Just

voice boomed across wedding and expecting a