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.

his stomach began

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

always tough to get things rolling in the beginning," Melissa said optimistically. "But once word gets

closed for the day, not a single additional patient had walked through the door. In the

thought completely slipped his mind. Instead, he headed straight home. No sooner

morning.

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on your knees!" Clement commanded,

front of Felix and said, "Thank you,

quickly helped the boy back to his feet. "Hey, what's this about? If someone's in trouble, of course, I'll help. There's no need for such grand

not finished. He and Willow

do as a family," Clement replied. "I wasn't there this morning, but I can imagine how bad things must've been. If it weren't

we can do for you, just ask. And please, accept this token of our gratitude." Clement handed over a thick envelope and a few

he accepted. "I'll take these, but

invited Felix

who's not only friendly but also an

Felix excused himself to use

away,