Chapter 8

"Alas, it was partly my fault. He simply looked too young. Before treating Mr. Kinsley Senior, we had a bit of a disagreement, so I didn't manage to get his contact." Xena understood where Xander was coming from and couldn't blame him.

No one would believe it when a young man claimed his medical skills were superior to Xander's, one of the top ten healers in the country.

"Thank you, Dr. Fielding. I'll follow up with the Kinsley family."

Some hope was better than none. Compared to the elusive miracle doctor, Xena thought that the mysterious young man was undoubtedly worth pursuing. Felix felt thoroughly satisfied as he left Luxe Dining. The food was delicious, justifying its high price. Just th

Warren called. Before leaving the Quinston villa, Felix had reluctantly given him his new contact

information.

"Uncle Warren, what's up?"

"Felix, come stay at my place tonight."

Felix tried to decline. "No, I-"

"Don't even try to fool me. I've known you since you were a kid. I can read you like a book. So, tell me where you're staying, and I'll come over for a visit."

Felix smiled wryly. He knew he couldn't deceive Warren. However, he really didn't want to face Nattie and Sasha again.

"Okay. I'll come to your place right now."

"That's more like it! Hurry up. You left too soon. This time, we can have a proper drink together."

When he arrived, Nattie and Sasha were both present. Out of respect for Warren, they didn't show any hostility, but they weren't exactly welcoming either. "Sasha, didn't y

t you mention you're going somewhere with your friends tomorrow afternoon?"

Sasha replied, "Yeah. We're going for outdoor barbecues. Why, Dad?"

sensed something was

along. You two will get married eventually, and he should get to know your friends. It's better for him

You should bring Felix along. But remember.

at her words. This could be a great opportunity for Felix to see the reality of things. "Actually, I was thinking the same. I just hadn't found

was delighted. "That's more like it! Felix, you see that? Your charm is undeniable. My daughter's already

Warren was practically his second father, having saved Matthew's life

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to leave when Warren asked, "Felix, where are

to get the rare herbs needed for Curtis' treatment. So, he had to use the card Leslie

he tried to avoid her, the more they

thrilled, either, but she couldn't go against

car pulled away, Sasha looked at Felix with

know

Felix replied absentmindedly, staring out the

and the changes along the way were strikingly huge from his

by a thought, Sasha said in a different tone, "That's right. I almost forgot your family used to do pretty well in business.

Nothing will happen between us. You don't need to seize every opportunity to

compared to any of his fellow apprentices or Xena. Even Wendy was

wanted to make

later, the car abruptly stopped

"Get out."

"What

customers must maintain a balance of at least a million dollars in their accounts. "You can't even get through the door. You can pretend all you want in front of my dad. I'll let it slide. But

Sasha's disdainful expression, Felix got out

wanted to

far from the bank now, and walking would give him a chance to reminisce

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