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?"

sensed something was

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

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

for Felix to see the reality of things. "Actually, I

more like it! Felix, you see that? Your charm is undeniable. My daughter's

choice but to smile along. Warren was practically his second

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was out of the question to refuse

I'll be counting

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Warren asked, "Felix, where are you off to so early?"

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

more he tried to avoid

not thrilled, either, but

car pulled away, Sasha looked at Felix

do you know what

replied absentmindedly, staring out

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

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

don't need

compared to any of his fellow apprentices or Xena.

to make sure," Sasha

car abruptly stopped

"Get out."

"What

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.

Felix got

he wanted to ride in

would give him a chance to reminisce about his

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