Chapter 833


    The person behind Pearl prodded her to move forward. Irritated by the kick, she mentally noted to


    settle the scoreter.


    They proceeded deeper into the manor, with the inhabitants regarding them casually as they


    passed by, which struck Pearl as odd.


    As they ventured further, the aroma of herbs intensified, permeating the air. The entire house


    seemed infused with the scent of herbs.


    Impatiently, the man instructed Pearl, "You can go the rest of the way alone," before removing her


    bindings and departing, grumbling about herck of resistance. "Why did they make it so loose?


    Why didn''t you fight back?"


    Pearl smirked and retorted, "Mind your own business," earning an annoyed re from the man


    before he left.


    Rubbing her sore wrists, Pearl passed through a door and entered a courtyard adorned with


    antiques, where a pot emitting steam caught her attention.


    Drawing closer, she discerned the scent of medicinal herbs and deduced, "Medicine for colds."


    "You seem knowledgeable about herbs. Few young people share your interest," remarked an


    elderly voice from behind.


    Turning, Pearl saw an old man in white robes, exuding vitality despite his age. Although he looked


    like he was in his sixties or seventies, he looked more alert than some young men in their prime.


    "Who are you?" Pearl inquired respectfully.


    "I''m Winona''s grandpa, Howard Jesselton," he revealed.


    Pearl recalled the Jesseltons'' reputation as herbal medicine practitioners, noting the contrast


    between Winona and her esteemed grandfather. Thetter was a famous doctor in that industry, but


    why was his granddaughter so different?


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    She wasn''t able to link the two together, so Pearl smiled and greeted politely, "Hello, Mister


    Howard."


    "I heard Winona mentioned your health isn''t the best," observed Howard, noticing Pearl''s pale


    complexion. "You do look a little weak."


    Feeling uneasy, Pearl spected on how Winona knew of her health issues. Did… Richard tell her?


    Lost in thought, Pearl was jolted by Howard''s next words. "Winona asked me to help treat you. It''s


    been ten years since I''ve practiced medicine. You''re one lucky woman."


    Pearl was incredulous. Winona, who had always regarded her as an enemy, now asked her


    grandfather to save her?


    Reflecting on it, she noticed many small details she had overlooked before. All the clues pointed to


    one person—Richard! Had he orchestrated all of this?


    Pearl balled her fist, resolved. "Thank you for your offer, but I have more important things to do."