The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 443

Chapter 443

Dressed in a pink gown, Sherlyn stepped forward with a confident and graceful smile. She looked dazzlingly radiant under the spotlight.

No matter how many beautiful women were in the banquet hall, Sherlyn was undoubtedly the most captivating one at that moment.

Many of the young men were mesmerized by her beauty, but it was regrettable that the magnificent woman before them was Sherlyn, and they didn't even stand a chance to pursue her Sherlyn approached Ernest, lifted her skirt, and did a curtsy,

"Grandpa, I offer this dance to wish you boundless blessings and a long life."

Ernest smiled warmly and nodded slightly.

"Please welcome my dance partner, Felix."

George and Ryan, who were applauding, halted abruptly. They watched in stunned silence as Felix walked past them and took Sherlyn's hand.

The music started, and the two started dancing, moving as if they were a match made in

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But many in the room had not yet recovered from their shock. They couldn't believe that Felix was the partner for Sherlyn's opening dance.

"This is impossible!" Finnley's face darkened. How could Felix, whom he considered insignificant and had fumbled Xena, suddenly find himself in such a position?

Aimee's expression showed her disbelief. She was clearly astonished beyond words.

Xena's gaze was even more complicated. Watching the man she once loved dance with another woman stirred indescribable emotions. Yvonne was perhaps the only other woman who shared similar emotions as Xena.

The only difference was that Yvonne only wished Felix happiness. Felix and Sherlyn would have a great future if they were truly together.

Nala, the only one wearing a veil that obscured her face, had eyes so deep that it was impossible to tell what she was thinking. She seemed solely focused on appreciating the dance between the couple.

As the dance ended, Sherlyn's smile was stunningly sweet. Whether she could truly win Felix's heart in the future didn't matter because those few minutes had brought her genuine happiness.

At that moment, Isaac announced, "Please raise your glasses."

Everyone lifted their glasses.

"To Mr. Holt Senior's long life and lasting fortune!"

A few minutes later, Xena excused herself, with Aimee and Finnley following hastily.

"Felix is unbelievably lucky," Aimee muttered.

Finnley remained silent, feeling as though Felix had just slapped him across the face. Just before the dance, he had mocked Felix, only for him to deliver a silent, resounding retort. It stung more than a physical beating. "Felix treated Mr. Holt Senior's illness. Don't overthink it," Xena finally said, which brought some relief to Aimee and Finnley.

So it was because of Felix's medical skills. For a moment, they almost believed that Sherlyn had fallen for Felix and that he had managed to win the favor of the Holt family.

Meanwhile, inside the car, Nala suddenly spoke, "Felix is clever, but what a pity."

Yvonne looked puzzled.

"Miss, what do you mean?"

"It's obvious. Felix must have treated Mr. Holt Senior without expecting any reward. Now that he's an ordinary man, he has to consider many things, such as old enemies and his future. Asking for repayment now maximizes the benefit." Yvonne understood.

Nala was suggesting that Felix had strategically chosen this moment to leverage Ernest's favor by requesting to dance at the opening.

With so many influential people present, even if they mistakenly believed Felix might join the Holt family and saw him differently for any reason, it would all benefit him.

"Tomorrow, head to Aleshire and focus on preparing for your wedding."

"Yes, miss. I will do as you instructed," Yvonne replied.