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?"

she sensed something was

Felix along. You two will get married eventually, and he should get to

right, Sasha. You should bring Felix along. But remember.

Felix to see the reality of things. "Actually, I was thinking the same.

was delighted. "That's more like it! Felix, you see that? Your charm is undeniable. My daughter's already

but to smile along. Warren was practically his second

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

the card Leslie had

to avoid her, the more they ended

thrilled, either, but she couldn't

car pulled away, Sasha looked

know what car

Cayenne," Felix replied absentmindedly, staring

Avesburgh, and the changes along the way were strikingly huge from his last trip

in a 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 missed a chance to

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

not when compared to any of his fellow

wanted to make sure,"

car abruptly stopped at a

"Get out."

frowned. "What

really something, aren't you? Concord Bank isn't like other banks. It's for 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

disdainful expression, Felix got out of

he wanted to ride in her

far from the bank now, and walking would give him a chance to reminisce about his