The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 313

At the cafe, Xena found Xander happily digging into his meal. "You're really enjoying your breakfast, Dr. Fielding."

Xander smiled and said, "Indeed. Everything tastes better when your mind's at ease."

Xena watched him eat in silence. Though burning with questions, she could not bring herself to speak.

Finally, Xander wiped his mouth, his eyes showing a glint of admiration. "I have to say, Lady Summers, you're really a lucky one. Not only are you climbing the ranks, but you've got some remarkable friends." Friends? Xena was puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Now, it was Xander's turn to look confused. Could there be a misunderstanding? "Isn't Felix your friend?"

Felix? A sense of unease crept over Xena. "Are you saying Felix is the one who healed Grandpa?"

before? Mr. Kinsley Senior was cured by a young doctor whose skills are even better than mine.

had private access to your grandfather, it's

country doctor, was actually a master healer who outshone even Xander. And he had

leave you guys to deal with the matter." With his many years of experience, Xander

ringing jolted her back to reality. It was Jaden.

flying to Yartford this afternoon for a report. Let's do that another

only for fate to throw a curveball. "Sure, we'll catch up when you're back." She still had not told Jaden about Curtis' order to date Felix. She would keep stalling as

rather a brilliant one. He was probably the best among young practitioners even. With that

returned home around one in the afternoon. He had barely stepped inside

gaze with complicated emotions. Why did you keep

beans. But it did not matter anymore. "What was there to tell? Your grandfather's recovery was all that mattered. Did you expect me to brag about it? Or did you think I did this just to please you?" Xena, who had just