Chapter 350


    Asher strolled in from the outside just in time to catch the anxious look on his old man’s face. With a roll


    of his eyes, he turned toward James, who was seated at the head of the table, and poured him a cup of


    water with polite reverence.


    Niki, preupied with his own excitement, failed to notice his son’s gesture. His gaze was locked on


    Mirabe as he eagerly inquired, “What sort of concoction did you whip up today? Can I have a peek?”


    “Something for the heart,” Mirabe replied without stinginess, handing over the medicine


    bottle to Niki.


    A thoughtful expression crossed James‘ face when he heard her words. His eyebrows lifted subtly.


    Catherine had a heart condition. So, was this medicine crafted for Catherine?


    Niki uncorked the bottle and shook out a pill, bringing it to his nose for a careful sniff. His eyes lit up


    instantly. “Ah, it’s another ancient remedy.”


    Asher, hearing the term “ancient remedy,” couldn’t help but show a flicker of surprise.


    She had concocted an ancient remedy?


    While Asher had a decent knack for medicine, he wasn’t as versed in pharmacology as Niki. He had


    once delved into the Hammond family’s heirloom tome of ancient remedies, but after making no


    significant discoveries, his interest had waned.


    Soon enough, Niki neatly repackaged the medicine and handed it back to Mirabe, suddenly


    feeling a wave of nostalgia. It was wonderful how he’de across several ancient remedies recently.


    They were something he’d never touched before.


    But then a thought struck him… Could the ancient remedies he’d seen in others‘ hands also originate


    from her?


    Niki shot a peculiar nce at Mirabe.


    Catching the odd look on Niki’s face, Mirabe arched an eyebrow. “Niki?”


    “Have you by any chance concocted a nerve–repair antidote?” he asked.


    Mirabe, unfazed, responded, “No, I only know these fewmon concoctions.”


    Niki felt his blood pressure spike. Did she just saymon? A single top–tier concoction from the


    Pharmacists‘ Guild could have its creator strutting through their halls, but this little prodigy was calling


    her unique, elusive old world remedies mon“? It was a blow to anyone’s ego.


    “By the way, Niki, I might not have enough energy for incense–making today. I’ll write down the


    form for youter. If you follow it to the letter, it should turn out nearly perfect,”


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    Mirabe stated calmly.


    At her words, Nikl paused for a moment before his gaze shifted to Asher. He saw his son attempting


    to cozy up to James. His motive couldn’t be clearer.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    He had gone to great lengths to secure a chance for the girl to mentor his son. With age creeping up on


    him, Niki had wanted to create opportunities for Asher to learn some real skills, hoping to ensure a


    longer and more prosperous future for the Reeves family…


    Niki shook his head, dismissing the thought as a fool’s hope, “Hever mind, seems like I’m not that


    fortunate,” he said with a wry smile.


    Opportunities, once missed, seldome around again. He couldn’t bring himself to shamelessly ask


    her for another chance.


    Mirabe just smiled and remained silent.


    Asher, overhearing the conversation, furrowed his brows, but quickly redirected his attention back to


    James.


    After a brief rest, Mirabe left the Reeves estate with James and Wyatt, Only after they had departed


    did Niki make his way to the courtyard. His steps were unsteady. Asher followed, babbling non–stop.


    “Dad, that youngdy sure has a knack for precise formtions.” Asher began, pausing before


    continuing, “But to say she’s more skilled in pharmacology than my brother, well, I can’t agree with


    that.”


    Nikl stopped in his tracks upon hearing his son’s words.