The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 676

From what Melissa had shared, it seemed that the moment Mason died, someone must have sensed it right away.

"I feel like you're talking but not really saying anything," Felix remarked, raising an eyebrow.

Melissa grew a little flustered. "No, it's not that! It's just... I have this weird feeling. If Mason really did have an accident, it would explain why those rumors popped up out of nowhere.

"Ugh, if something really happened to him, the Jacobs family would probably be so furious. Mason's the most talented person they've had in generations."

Felix did not continue the discussion, as a middle-aged man walked into the clinic at that

moment.

"Hello, how can we help you today?" Melissa asked politely.

Having an attractive receptionist really did make customers more agreeable.

"I've got some stomach pain," the man replied, rubbing his abdomen.

"Please, take a seat," Melissa said, motioning toward the chair.

Felix walked over and pretended to take the man's pulse. After a moment, he said, "It's just a simple case of food poisoning. I'll give you a couple of acupuncture treatments, and you can take some medication. By tomorrow, you should be good as new.

stomach began to ease up. By the time it was done, he was a completely different person-grateful,

bill, including the medication, amounted to just over 60 bucks, the man

get things rolling in the beginning," Melissa said optimistically. "But once word

they closed for the day, not a single additional

Instead, he headed straight home. No sooner had he stepped inside when the doorbell rang Clement and Willow stood

morning.

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get on your knees!" Clement commanded, his

hesitation, Darcy kneeled in front of Felix and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zeller, for

If someone's in

finished. He and Willow both bowed deeply to

as a family," Clement replied. "I wasn't there this morning,

can do for you, just ask. And please, accept this token of our gratitude." Clement handed over

feel at ease unless he accepted. "I'll take these, but we're

ease. Afterward, they invited Felix over for dinner, where the atmosphere was

between bites, "we're lucky to have a neighbor who's not only friendly but

until Felix excused himself to use the restroom. As

away,