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

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

Sasha was about to object and find an excuse, Nattie interjected, "Your dad's right, Sasha. You should bring Felix along. But remember. Some of your friends can be

at her words. This could be a great opportunity for Felix to see the reality of things. "Actually, I was thinking the same. I just hadn't found the right

see that?

had no choice but to smile along. Warren was practically his second father, having

1/2

Chapter 8

the question to refuse

counting

+25 BONUS

the next morning, Felix finished breakfast and was about to leave when Warren asked, "Felix, where are you off to so

So, he had to use the card

avoid

either, but she

pulled away, Sasha looked at Felix with a

you know

absentmindedly, staring

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

prompted by a thought, Sasha said 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

don't need to seize every opportunity

any of his fellow apprentices

to make sure,"

the car abruptly stopped at a

"Get out."

"What do you

customers must maintain a balance of at least a million dollars in

Sasha's disdainful expression, Felix got out

wanted to ride

would give him a chance