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.

placed the needles, the intense churning in his stomach began

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

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

pay off. By the time they closed for the day, not a single additional patient

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

morning.

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knees!"

kneeled in front of Felix and said, "Thank

feet. "Hey, what's this about? If someone's in trouble, of

He and Willow

morning, but I can imagine how bad things must've

we can do for you, just

Felix said, knowing they would not feel at ease unless he accepted. "I'll take these, but

ease. Afterward, they invited Felix over for dinner,

have a neighbor who's not only friendly but also

excused himself to use the restroom. As

away,