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

should get to know your friends. It's better for

was about to object and find an excuse, Nattie interjected, "Your dad's right, Sasha. You should bring Felix along. But

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

it! Felix, you see that? Your charm is

Warren was practically his second father, having saved

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Felix finished breakfast and was about to leave when Warren asked, "Felix, where are you off to so early?" "Oh, I'm heading to Concord

So, he had to use the card Leslie had given him. "Perfect! Sasha needs to handle some company business at

avoid her,

clearly not thrilled, either, but she couldn't go

the car pulled away, Sasha looked at Felix with a

know

replied absentmindedly,

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

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

You don't need to seize every opportunity to ridicule me. It's

to any

wanted to make sure," Sasha

the car abruptly stopped at

"Get out."

frowned. "What do you

in their accounts. "You can't

disdainful expression, Felix got out

really think he wanted to ride in

now, and walking would give

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