The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 50

When the cat arrived at the manor, both Xena and Jordan got out, and the Kinsley family immediately greeted them, "Welcome to the banquet, Lady Summers."

Xena nodded in response. "There's no need to be so formal I heard that Mr. Kinsley Senior has fully recovered from his illness. After all, he did a lot of good deeds for Avesburgh back in the day. It's only right that I come to visit him."

As she spoke, she extended her right hand. "This is Jordan Hall, the apprentice of Wesley Cane, who ranks fifth among the top ten master healers."

The crowd was somewhat astonished. Anyone who rode with the goddess of war had to be extraordinary.

"Welcome, Mr. Hall," the crowd greeted.

When the group entered the front courtyard, all the guests who had already received the news were visibly excited

didn't dare to approach. They could only watch from afar.

y goodness! It's the goddess of war, Xena. I can't believe I'm seeing her in real life. She's so gorgeous." Sasha's face flushed with excitement. Xena was her idol, and she believed that living like Xena was the highest form of success for a woman. "She's indeed gorgeous and graceful," Nattie chimed in.

After hearing Nattie's remark, Sasha sighed. "I wonder what kind of man she'll eventually marry."

Bernard, Vincent, and even Wendy were all fully aware. Xena's move had invisibly elevated the Kinsley family's status significantly. That was a real advantage that no one could deny.

The pity was that it involved Felix. Otherwise, it would have been a golden opportunity for the Kinsley family to build a connection with Xena.

The group moved on without stopping and entered the building. After all, they couldn't leave Xena standing outside under everyone's gaze.

As they walked, a door ahead of them opened, and Felix appeared. He had come out to find a restroom because of an urgent need. Unexpectedly, he ran into the very person he least wanted to see. With their gazes already fixed on each other, he could only stride confidently toward her.

Although the corridor was quite wide, it appeared cramped because of the large entourage with Xena and several bodyguards.

One of the bodyguards gave Felix a fierce glare. Seeing that the latter continued to advance, the bodyguard immediately spoke up, "Please make way for Lady Summers."

However, Felix ignored the bodyguard entirely. He continued to walk without pausing, showing no sign of giving

Way.

gestured with his hand. He was deeply

Felix's actions, they had reason to suspect he had ulterior motives. Taking him down was

looked somewhat panicked but dared not

the crucial moment, Xena intervened, "Let

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see Felix here and was surprised that such a rural doctor had the credentials to attend the banquet. However, given the fraud team backing him, she could see why it made sense.

no intention of interacting with Felix in such a public

end. Otherwise, being caught in the

they were passing the room where Felix had just come out, the door

ran out, calling out to Felix, "Dr. Zeller! I've

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She turned to look back, and

Wendy's chest. The shout from Gilbert felt like a harbinger of

What could unfold now?

to hide, he welcomed the opportunity for Gilbert to come to terms with the

go inside and discuss this further," he

Gilbert back into the

she continued on her path, convinced that Gilbert was another victim of Felix's schemes. "People are truly amusing these days. Master healer-what a joke!"

ago if it weren't for the engagement. However, she had instructed Belle to

truth, she would ensure that

all members of the Kinsley

us. Who's the patient here?" Felix prompted, bringing Gilbert back to reality. His face was etched

son." Gilbert sighed, his voice heavy with worry. "I don't

the illness were

could cure