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?"

sensed

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

interjected, "Your dad's right, Sasha. You should bring Felix along. But remember. Some of your friends can be quite snobbish. You need

reality of things.

was delighted. "That's more like it! Felix, you see that? Your charm

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

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

the card Leslie had given him. "Perfect! Sasha needs

more he tried to avoid

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

pulled away, Sasha looked at

know what

Cayenne," Felix replied absentmindedly, staring out the

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

different tone, "That's right. I almost forgot your family used to do pretty well in business. Of course you'd recognize a luxury car." Felix turned to look at Sasha, who never

you before. Nothing will happen between us. You don't need to seize every opportunity to ridicule me.

that attractive, especially not when compared to any of his fellow apprentices or Xena. Even Wendy was leagues ahead of

Just wanted to make sure," Sasha

car abruptly stopped at

"Get out."

frowned. "What do you

million dollars in their

Sasha's disdainful expression, Felix got

she really think he wanted to

the bank now, and walking would