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

and he should get to know your friends. It's

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

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

see that? Your charm is undeniable.

no choice but to smile along. Warren was practically his

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was out of the question

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was about to leave when Warren asked, "Felix, where are you off to so early?"

herbs needed for Curtis' treatment. So, he had to use the card Leslie had given him. "Perfect! Sasha needs to

he tried to avoid her, the more

either,

Sasha looked at Felix with a mischievous

know what car

replied absentmindedly,

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

to do pretty well in business. Of course you'd recognize a luxury car." Felix

don't need to seize every opportunity to

that attractive, especially not when compared to any of his fellow apprentices

Just wanted to make sure," Sasha

the car abruptly stopped

"Get out."

frowned. "What do you

regular customers must maintain a balance of at least a million dollars in their accounts.

Sasha's disdainful expression, Felix got out

think he wanted to

bank now, and walking would give

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