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 something was

get married eventually, and he should get

Felix along. But remember. Some of your

the reality of things. "Actually, I

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

was practically his second

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was out of the question to refuse

counting on

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

for Curtis' treatment. So, he had to use the card Leslie had

he tried to avoid

either, but

car pulled away, Sasha looked at Felix

you know what car

replied absentmindedly, staring

since he last returned to Avesburgh, and the changes along

do pretty well in business.

between us. You don't need to seize every opportunity

wasn't even that attractive, especially not when compared to any of his fellow apprentices or Xena.

to make sure,"

the car abruptly

"Get out."

"What do 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 front of my dad. I'll let

disdainful expression, Felix got out of

she really think he wanted

now, and walking would give him a chance

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