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?"

she sensed something was

eventually, and he should get to know your

an excuse, Nattie interjected, "Your dad's right, Sasha. You should bring Felix along. But remember. Some of your friends

see the reality of things. "Actually,

was delighted. "That's more like it! Felix, you see that? Your charm is undeniable. My daughter's already falling for

along. Warren was practically his second

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Felix finished breakfast and was about to leave when Warren asked, "Felix, where are you off to so early?"

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

to avoid her, the more

thrilled, either, but she couldn't go against

Sasha looked at Felix with a mischievous

know what

absentmindedly,

the changes along the way were strikingly huge from his last trip to the

to do pretty well in business. Of

will happen between us. You don't need to seize every opportunity to ridicule me. It's completely

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

Just wanted to make sure,"

car abruptly stopped

"Get out."

frowned. "What do

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 it slide. But with me, you can drop

Felix got

wanted to ride in

now, and walking would