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, "Drae, 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 nced at Howard''s


    thin shirt, a hint of concern in her expression.


    Howard''s eyes gleamed with interest. "Drae 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, I underwent medical training for two years abroad."


    Howard stroked his chin, his curiosity piqued. "Can you tell me who 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, I don''t know why he insisted on doing that," she replied.


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


    "He forced me by threatening to kill himself."Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    Howard almost choked on his saliva. Simon typically shunned people, let alone took on students.


    His abrasive demeanor made him unpopr in their circle. Yet, he had threatened to end his life to


    mentor her…


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


    Preferring not to dwell on the distressing ordeal, Pearlughed it off. "Oh, it was nothing. That was a


    while ago."


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


    He had twopelling 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 ept, I''ll pass all my medical expertise to


    you."


    Pearl started thinking. The Jesselton family was renowned for treatingplex ailments. Perhaps


    she could even heal her mother…


    "Okay, I''ll do it."