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.

the man looked skeptical, but as soon as Felix placed the needles, the intense churning in his stomach began to ease up. By the time

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

beginning," Melissa said optimistically. "But once word gets out, more people will surely show

the day, not a single additional patient had walked through the door. In the end, Melissa left in a

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

morning.

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Chapter 676

your knees!" Clement commanded, his

Darcy kneeled in front of Felix and said, "Thank you,

back to his feet. "Hey, what's this about? If someone's in

and Willow both bowed deeply

family," Clement replied. "I wasn't there this morning, but I can imagine how bad

lifesaver. If there's ever anything we can do for you, just ask. And please, accept this token of our gratitude." Clement handed over a thick

would not feel at ease unless he accepted. "I'll take these, but we're neighbors-there's no need to be so

they invited Felix

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

himself to use the restroom.

away,