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

should get to

object and find an excuse, Nattie interjected, "Your dad's right, Sasha. You should bring Felix

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 the right moment to

more like it! Felix, you see that?

to smile along. Warren was practically his

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out of the question to refuse

I'll be counting

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

use the card Leslie had given him. "Perfect! Sasha needs to handle some

avoid her, the more they

thrilled, either, but she

car pulled away, Sasha looked at

do you know

Cayenne," Felix replied absentmindedly, staring out the

the changes along the way

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

us. You don't need to

not when compared to any

to make sure,"

the car abruptly

"Get out."

frowned. "What do

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

expression, Felix got out

she really think he wanted to ride

walking would give him a chance to

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