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?"

whose skills are even better than mine. You tried to look

no one else had private access to your grandfather, it's pretty obvious when

a simple country doctor, was actually a master healer who outshone even Xander.

deal with the matter." With his many years

ringing jolted her back to reality. It was Jaden. "Can we have

it. I'll be flying to Yartford this afternoon for a report. Let's do that

He had gone to such lengths to bring in a master healer like Brandon 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

those were her previous thoughts. She had now discovered that Felix was not some mediocre traditional medicine practitioner but rather a brilliant one. He was probably the best among young practitioners even.

one in the afternoon. He had barely stepped inside when someone knocked, even though the gate was open. It was Xena. "What brings you here?" he

you keep

there to tell? Your grandfather's recovery was all that mattered. Did you expect