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 something was

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

should bring Felix along. But remember. Some of your friends

Felix to see the reality of things. "Actually, I

it! Felix, you see that? Your charm is undeniable. My

but to smile along. Warren was practically his second father, having saved

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morning, 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

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

more he tried to avoid her, the more they

clearly not thrilled, either, but she couldn't

away, Sasha looked at

you know what car I'm

Cayenne," Felix replied absentmindedly, staring

Avesburgh, and the changes along the way were

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,

don't need to seize every

to any of his fellow apprentices or Xena. Even Wendy was leagues ahead

wanted to make sure," Sasha

moment later, the car abruptly

"Get out."

"What do you

maintain a balance of at least a million dollars in their accounts. "You can't even get through the door. You can pretend all

Sasha's disdainful expression, Felix got out of the

wanted to ride in her

wasn't far from the bank now, and walking would give him a chance to reminisce about his