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?"

Remember what I mentioned before? Mr. Kinsley Senior was cured by a young doctor whose skills are even better than mine. You tried to look into it,

private access to your grandfather, it's pretty obvious when you think

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

to deal with the matter." With his many years of experience, Xander could sense the complicated relationship between

It was Jaden.

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

a curveball. "Sure, we'll catch up when you're back." She still had not told Jaden about Curtis' order to date

but rather a brilliant one. He was probably

place, Felix returned home around one in the afternoon. He had barely stepped inside when someone

you keep it a

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 started seeing