Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 835

Even though Howard's intentions were driven by his concern for his granddaughter, Pearl was grateful for his help in her recovery.

Howard settled beside her, eyeing the bubbling pot of medicine before recalling something. "By the way, judging from what you

said, you seem well-versed in medicine?"

Pearl listed off the ingredients fluently, "Draccae, uragano, viseo, esearo, vizeltro, tiforlic, and kelper. With the weather cooling, it's

easier to catch a cold. It's best to bundle up." She glanced at Howard's thin shirt, a hint of concern in her expression.

Howard's eyes gleamed with interest. "Draccae herbal soup is just the basic. It's rare that you're familiar with the ingredients at

your age. Tell me, were you trained in this?"

Pearl saw no reason to conceal the truth. "Yes, | underwent medical training for two years abroad."

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Howard stroked his chin, his curiosity piqued. "Can you tellwho your mentor was?"

"Simon Freeman."

Howard was shocked. "That old man took on a student?"

Given their shared profession, it wasn't surprising they knew each other. Pearl had anticipated this before mentioning Simon's

name.

"Yes, | don't know why he insisted on doing that," she replied.

Howard's eyes grew wide. "He voluntarily took you under his wing?"

"He forcedby threatening to kill himself."

Howard almost choked on his saliva. Simon typically shunned people, let alone took on students. His abrasive demeanor made him

unpopular in their circle. Yet, he had threatened to end his life to mentor her...

"Young lady, I've underestimated you. You're more remarkable than | anticipated," Howard admitted.

Preferring not to dwell on the distressing ordeal, Pearl laughed it off. "Oh, it was nothing. That was a while ago."

An audacious idea struck Howard. "Would you consider becoming my apprentice?"

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He had two compelling reasons for inviting Pearl to be his student. Firstly, knowing Simon's fondness for her, he could ruffle the old

man's feathers by poaching her. If he could easily sway her, it would undoubtedly irk Simon.

Secondly, he recognized Pearl's talent and desired to impart his knowledge to someone capable.

Perplexed by the recurring offers to mentor her, Pearl hesitated. "I don't think—"

Howard immediately presented an enticing offer. "If you accept, I'll pass all my medical expertise to you."

Pearl started thinking. The Jesselton family was renowned for treating complex ailments. Perhaps she could even heal her mother...

"Okay, I'll do it."