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

he should get to know your

bring Felix

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

"That's more like it! Felix, you see that? Your charm is undeniable.

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

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of the question

counting on

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

for Curtis' treatment. So, he had to use the card Leslie had given him. "Perfect!

The more he tried to avoid her, the more they ended up

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

away, Sasha looked

you know what car I'm

replied absentmindedly, staring

years since he last returned to Avesburgh, and the changes along the way

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

will happen between us. You don't need

compared to any of his fellow

wanted to make sure,"

the car

"Get out."

frowned. "What do you

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 it slide. But

Felix got out of the

she really think he wanted to

now, and walking would give him a chance to reminisce about

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