The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 432

Chapter 432

"Felix, you really do everything quietly. I already know about the situation at the orphanage. I didn't dare tell Sherlyn. She would definitely have cried her heart out," Ernest said. He patted Felix on the shoulder.

"Now that I see you're as healthy as they say, even if you've lost your martial skills, I'm finally a bit relieved. You won't blame me for not calling, will you?"

Felix chuckled. "Listen to you, sir. It's not that big a deal. Keeping it from Sherlyn was a wise choice."

Experienced, Ernest quickly understood what Felix meant.

When the dishes were served, Jairo also joined them at the table. The four shared a cheerful meal.

"Ahem! Grandpa, did you forget something?" Halfway through the conversation, Sherlyn interrupted Ernest with a playful look.

He quickly changed the topic. "Felix, tomorrow is my birthday. You must come to the party.

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A birthday for someone Ernest's age was certainly worth celebrating.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world! I'll definitely be there!" Felix promised.

Nodding, Ernest smiled. "There's going to be an opening dance. My precious

granddaughter hasn't found a suitable partner yet. How about you partner with her? What do you say?"

Felix immediately understood. Ernest was setting him up.

"You are joking, Mr. Holt Senior. There's no such thing as an opening dance," Felix said.

But Ernest insisted, "There is! You know, I used to overthink everything and was always overly cautious. There are too many slanderers nowadays, and even the most powerful person can't escape gossip. But after retiring, I realized I don't have to bother so much. "My daughter-in-law and granddaughter don't do any crimes or break any laws. Their business is legitimate, and they spend their earnings with a clear conscience. So why shouldn't I enjoy myself while I still can?"

Felix agreed with this sentiment. Nowadays, many leaders, even when their families earned money through legitimate means, were too afraid to spend it freely because of the fear of rumors.

Looking at Ernest, he had technically bought two villas when moving from Avesburgh to

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Canraville. If he were afraid of gossip, why would he do such things? It showed that Ernest had truly come to terms with it.

"That's why I'm going all out for my birthday. I'm going to show everyone that 1, Ernest, have nothing to hide!"

No wonder there was an opening dance. If Ernest was hosting a formal birthday celebration, the event would be grand, indeed.

"Don't be too surprised, Felix. I only invited a few close friends and left the rest of the guest list to them."

Felix, slightly intimidated by Sherlyn's passionate gaze, finally agreed. It was only a dance, after all. Since Ernest had invited him, it would be rude for him to turn it down. "Alright. I'll be shameless enough to accept."

Sherlyn was thrilled and eagerly added food to Felix's plate.

Ernest, seeing Sherlyn so delighted, couldn't have been happier. He thought Feliz was a good man and fully supported her.

Even Jairo, who rarely showed emotion, was smiling. To him, Sherlyn was like a daughter.

All of a sudden, Jairo stood up.

Felix, unable to sense anything after losing his martial skills, quickly put down his utensils and asked, "Is something wrong?"