Female Novel
Chapter 842
Winona contemplated her father's words with a mix of shock and fear. Did he mean he wanted Pearldead?
"Dad, I don't think that's necessary. Pearl hasn't done anything too extreme. Killing her seems—"
Martin's stern gaze silenced Winona mid-sentence, leaving her feeling unsettled. "You're too soft!You won't get anywhere with that attitude, nor will you keep a man by your side."
After a moment, he sighed, disappointed that his daughter lacked the resolve he and her motherpossessed. "Just do as you please. But remember, you represent the Jesseltons. Always beprepared and avoid unnecessary complications in everything you do."
These words were like a reassurance to Winona. Feeling bolstered by her father's encouragement,she nodded determinedly. "I got it, dad."
"Good." Martin stroked the stubble on his chin with a satisfied smile.
It didn’t matter even if Winona couldn't do it. He was prepared to take matters into his own handsand deal with Pearl personally.
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Pearl had been Howard's apprentice for two weeks now.
The Jesseltons' medical approach differed from what she had learned under Simon. While Simonfocused on practical medical knowledge, Howard delved into peculiar cases. Simon's fame eclipsedHoward's due to his expertise in common ailments, with rare diseases being less common.
"Pea, did you get what I explained today?" Howard smiled, stroking his beard as he glanced at thebook.
Considering whether to speak up, Pearl found Howard's explanations clear and comprehensible."Absolutely."
Howard looked pensive. "I never imagined encountering someone so naturally gifted in medicine.No wonder Simon was so fixated on you. If he learns I've taken you under my wing, he might befurious."
He paused, raising an eyebrow. "You've been here for a while now. Hasn't that old man reached outto you at all?"
Pearl felt a bead of sweat form on her forehead. "He's probably busy playing chess, not thinking ofme."novelbin
Simon, who was miles away, suddenly sneezed.
"Yeah, back then, he was quite the chess enthusiast. He’d play for days," Howard reminisced with anostalgic smile. However, his tone changed as he added, "Look at you, becoming his apprenticeonly to be neglected. With me, it'll be different. I'll do everything I can to cure your illness."
Did they really use to be best friends? It seemed unlikely. Pearl silently lamented this realization.
Suddenly, the phone rang and interrupted their conversation. Howard assumed it was Simon callingand said, "Speak of the devil. It must be that old man calling you, right?"
Pearl thought the same. After all, he was the only one in her circle who would call her. However,when she picked up her phone and saw the name flashing on the screen, her expression changedinstantly.
Howard noticed it and stood up, preparing to leave. "I won't intrude on your call then."
Pearl nodded, locking the door behind him before answering her phone. "What’s up, Damian?"
A deep, slightly nasal voice greeted her from the other end.