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

and he should get

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

at her words. This could be a great opportunity for Felix to see the reality of things. "Actually, I was

more like it! Felix, you see that? Your charm is undeniable.

but to smile along. Warren was practically his second

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

need money to 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 at Concord Bank, too. You can

more he tried to avoid her, the

either,

away, Sasha looked at Felix with a

you know what car I'm

replied absentmindedly, staring out

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

forgot your family used to do pretty well in business. Of course you'd recognize a luxury

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

wasn't even that attractive, especially not when compared to any of his

Just wanted to make sure,"

moment later, the car abruptly

"Get out."

frowned. "What do you

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

expression, Felix got out of

she really think he wanted to ride

now, and walking would give him

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