The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 8

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

he should get to know your friends. It's better for him to meet them

should bring Felix along. But remember. Some of your friends can be

of things. "Actually, I was thinking the same. I just hadn't

like it! Felix, you see that?

along. Warren was practically his second

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morning, Felix finished breakfast and was about to leave when Warren asked, "Felix, where are you off

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

more he tried to avoid

thrilled, either, but

Sasha looked at Felix with a mischievous

do you know what car I'm

Felix replied absentmindedly, staring

three years since he last returned to Avesburgh, and the changes along the way were strikingly huge from his last trip

I almost forgot your family used to do pretty well in business. Of

don't need

when compared to any of his

Just wanted to make

moment later, the car abruptly stopped at

"Get out."

"What do

With its headquarters overseas, regular customers must maintain a balance of at least a million dollars in their accounts. "You can't

disdainful expression, Felix got

really think he wanted to ride in

now, and walking would give him a chance to reminisce about his

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