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

married eventually, and he should get

Sasha. You should bring Felix along. But remember. Some of your friends can be quite snobbish. You need to stand

smiled at her words. This could be a great opportunity for Felix to see the reality of

see that? Your charm is undeniable. My daughter's already falling

smile along. Warren was practically his

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

get the rare herbs needed for Curtis' treatment. So, he had to use the card Leslie had given him. "Perfect! Sasha

more he tried to avoid her, the more

either,

pulled away, Sasha looked at Felix with a mischievous

know what car

Cayenne," Felix replied absentmindedly,

the changes along the way were strikingly huge

a different tone, "That's right. I almost forgot your family used to do pretty well

between us. You don't need

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

to make

moment later, the car abruptly

"Get out."

frowned. "What

a million dollars in their accounts. "You can't even

Sasha's disdainful expression, Felix got out

wanted to ride in her

walking would give him a

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