The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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?"

she sensed something was

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

bring Felix along. But

a great opportunity for Felix to see the reality of things. "Actually, I was thinking the same. I just hadn't found the right moment

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

choice but to smile along. Warren was practically his second father,

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I'll be counting on

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asked, "Felix, where are you off to so early?" "Oh, I'm

Curtis' treatment. So, he had to use the card Leslie

tried to avoid her,

clearly not thrilled, either, but she couldn't go

pulled away, Sasha looked at

you know what car I'm

absentmindedly, staring out the

been three years since he last returned to Avesburgh, and the changes along the way were strikingly

almost forgot your family used to do pretty well in business. Of course you'd recognize a luxury car." Felix

You don't need to seize every opportunity to ridicule me.

not when compared to any of his fellow apprentices or Xena. Even Wendy was leagues

wanted to make sure,"

later, the car abruptly stopped at

"Get out."

"What

like other banks. It's for the wealthy. With its headquarters overseas, regular 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

Felix

she really think he wanted to

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