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.

churning in his stomach began to ease up. By the time

to just over 60 bucks, the man left smiling with his prescription in

beginning," Melissa said optimistically. "But once word gets out,

her optimism did not pay off. By the time they closed for the day, not a single additional patient had walked through the door. In the end, Melissa left

thought completely slipped his mind. Instead, he headed straight home. No sooner had he stepped inside when the doorbell rang Clement and Willow stood at the gate with Darcy, who looked far

morning.

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on your knees!" Clement commanded, his tone

Felix and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zeller, for

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

Clement was not finished. He and Willow both bowed deeply to

"I wasn't there this morning, but I can imagine how bad things must've

If there's ever anything we can do for you, just ask. And

"I'll take these, but we're neighbors-there's no need to be so

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

have a neighbor who's not only friendly

Felix excused himself to use the restroom. As

away,