The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 452

Chapter 452

No matter how capable Felix was, he could not possibly defeat Nala. Madeline could not let her family drama ruin her first love and life savior.

But Alfie's smile faded as he studied Felix. "You're Mr. Felix Zeller, right? Since you've spoken up, there may be room for negotiation. Lady Nala owes you a favor from the orphanage incident. But are you sure you want to waste it on someone like Lilian? After all, a favor from Lady Nala is invaluable." The revelation that Nala owed Felix a favor stunned everyone.

Lilian saw a glimmer of hope and collapsed at Felix's feet, sobbing, "Felix, please save me! I don't want to die!"

When he remained silent, she turned to Madeline. "Please, Maddy. Help me convince him. I was deceived! I never would've dared cross Lady Nala!"

Madeline did not hesitate at all. How could she possibly let Felix waste such a precious, favor?

But he spoke first before she could, "Let Lilian go."

Alfie nodded. "Very well. Consider Lady Nala's debt settled, then." He turned and left

without another word.

"Thank you, Felix!" Lilian slumped to the floor while her family stood frozen, struggling to process Felix's mysterious influence.

"Maddy, I'm heading out." Leaving the banquet hall, Felix sighed heavily.

"Lady Nala timed Alfie's arrival perfectly."

Hearing George's comment, Felix nodded. "Yeah, she was targeting me. She probably knew I'd use that favor."

Nala was clearly cutting ties to avoid any future unexpected requests from Felix.

"Not as impressive as she seems," Felix muttered, then caught a cab to the airport. Since Jack was staying in Yartford with Vanessa for a few days of sightseeing, he was traveling alone.

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Back in Canraville at nightfall, Felix headed straight home. Without his martial. slightly drunk, he needed rest before cultivating Dragonspine tomorrow.

"Felix, you're back from Yartford already?" Ernest was taking his evening walk when Felix

arrived at the gate of his house.

Chapter 452

"Yes. Are you out for a walk? Where's Sherlyn?"

"Missing my granddaughter already?" Ernest teased.

Felix gave a helpless smile. "Please don't joke about such things. I'm tired, so I'll go get

some rest now."

As he opened his gate, Jairo called out, "Mr. Holt Senior, you should rest, too. Tomorrow morning's the appointment ceremony of Lady Summers becoming Warlady." Felix paused.

Xena? Warlady? The timing made sense.

When he thought about the gift Madam Spring left inside him, he turned back reluctantly. Mr. Holt Senior, could I join you for the ceremony tomorrow morning?"