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

get married eventually, and he should get to know your friends.

interjected, "Your dad's right, Sasha. You should bring Felix along. But remember. Some

a great opportunity for Felix to see the reality of things.

you see that? Your charm is undeniable. My daughter's already falling for

Warren was practically

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

get the rare herbs needed for Curtis' treatment. So, he had to use the card Leslie had given him. "Perfect! Sasha needs to handle some company business

tried to avoid her, the more they

thrilled, either, but she couldn't go

car pulled away, Sasha looked at

do you know what car

Cayenne," Felix replied absentmindedly, staring out the

changes along the way were strikingly huge from his last trip

used to do pretty well in business. Of course you'd recognize a luxury car." Felix turned to look at Sasha, who never missed a chance to

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

Sasha wasn't even that attractive, especially not when compared to any of his fellow apprentices or Xena.

wanted to make

moment later, the car abruptly stopped at

"Get out."

"What

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 of my dad. I'll let it slide. But with

Sasha's disdainful expression, Felix got

think he wanted to

wasn't far from the bank now, and walking would give him a chance to reminisce

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