The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 451

Chapter 451

Only one man entered the room. He seemed to be in his 40s and was impeccably dressed. He even wore a subtle smile that did nothing to diminish his overwhelming presence. The entire banquet hall fell silent at his arrival. Felix frowned. "What's going on?"

George's eyes widened in recognition as he said, "Well, well... I can't believe Lilian had the nerve! Five years after the Starlight incident, someone cleverly tried to pull one over on Lady Nala. The bastard actually succeeded and fled overseas. "Now that Alfie's shown up, they must have caught him. Looks like it's time for everyone

involved to face the music."

As he spoke, Lilian cowered behind Terrance with a trembling voice. "It wasn't me, Mr. McDonald. You've got the wrong person, I swear!"

Alfie stood motionless. His smile was unwavering as he slowly raised his right hand. "Will you come with me, or should I make you outcomes of your decision would be quite different." Terrance swallowed hard before stepping forward. "Mr. McDonald, surely there's been a mistake. My daughter wouldn't dare get involved in something like the Starlight incident."

His words revealed his own familiarity with the incident. It was something reflected in every face in the room.

"Oh? Are you suggesting Lady Nala is wrong?"

The words sent guests scrambling for the exits. No one wanted to be caught in the crossfire when Nala was involved. Friends and even relatives vanished, leaving only Felix's table occupied.

"My sister is innocent! Take me if you're taking her!" Luke suddenly rushed forward. The alcohol must have given him the courage to confront Alfie, which was something he would never dare do sober. "This idiot! Felix, let me get him before this gets worse." George shook his head as he started to stand, but Felix beat himn to it.

"Stay put." Felix had not planned to get involved since Lilian meant nothing to him, but Luke just had to play hero.

"The Sanderses do have some nerve." Alfie's smile widened. Anyone close to him would know that this meant he was getting increasingly furious.

"Please, Mr. McDonald! My son is just being hot-headed. Have mercy!" Terrance dropped to his knees. He knew Lilian was probably manipulated into the Starlight incident as a

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naive girl, and Nala would never accuse without cause.

In such a situation, he certainly could not protect Lilian anymore, and their family might even be dragged into this. But he had to save Luke.

"Let's keep things simple. Since you came for Lilian, take her and go." Felix stepped between Luke and Alfie. As he stared at Alfie, everyone held their breath.

Alfie represented Nala herself. No matter how mysterious and powerful Felix seemed, challenging her authority was unthinkable.

Though new to Nala's reputation, Madeline had learned enough from Luke to know the gravity of the situation. She rushed forward.

"Felix, this isn't your fight! Just back off."