In a premium private room of a highly–rated restaurant, than, Serena, and Lily raised their glasses,
It was Ethan’s first time eating at a proper restaurant since leaving the mountain. The restaurant was best described as opulent. It was a far cry from the
mountainous area he came from.
Even the cuisine on the table bedazzled him. He had to admit that people in the city lasew how to have a good time. Even the food was fancy and elaborate
“Thank you, Ethan if it weren’t for you, this contract of mine would’ve been snatched away by brandon.” While taking a sip of the wine, Serena beamed at her younger brother. Though he was a little out of touch with city life, he had a lot of personality. She was genuinely fond of him
“You’re my sister isn’t it natural for me to help you? If you insly want to thank me, it would be more practical to let me stay at your
“No. That’s another thing. It’s a matter of principle. Until your identity has been fully verified, you can’t stay with us.
home
Even though the majority of her younger sisters lived elsewhere and rarely retümed hume, except for a handful who did so regularly, Ethan was snill a man. There would certainly be some inconveniences. Furthermore, they didn’t know each other well enough to live together.
“No need to thank me, then. Let’s dig in.” Ethan was generous and wouldn’t fuss over sich things. However, his casual words made Serena feel guilty
In any case, he saved Candy, her filth younger sister. He also helped her by healing Phillip’s mother and taking back the contract, effectively getting back at
Brandon
Serena should definitely repay him, and not just by arranging a place for him to stay.
This, for the rest of the meal, she didn’t say much. Instead, she looked for a suitable gift for Ethan on her phone,
In the meantime, Lily pelted Ethan with questions. She really was a fan of his
“Etty, you have no idea how shocked Dr. Brooke and Mr. Carter were when you were tending to the patient in the ward. Even Mr. Carter wanted to become your apprentice.”
When Serena heard that, she finally remembered what she had promised Sam
“That’s right, Ethan. Do you mind taking on one more apprentice?”
“Why? Are you asking for Mr. Carter?” Ethan was spot–on. Even though Serena appeared formidable, there were some things she couldn’t hide. Her emotions were clearly visible on her face.
“yes. Your seventh sister, Jessie, is attending the Altemative Medicine Academy, after all, in a way, she’s his student. Helping him would be helping Jessie
Ethan understood that. However, if he accepted Sam as an apprentice, how would Jessie address him from then on?
Would she have to refer to him as her mentor’s mentor, just like Victor? That would be confusing.
“Serena, I can accept him as an apprentice, but we shouldn’t mess up the seniority. At home, she’s my sister. And when we’re outside, she’s my apprentice’s apprentice. They’re separate matters. If that’s okay, I’ll take him on as my apprentice.”
Since has early years, the elderly men who educated him on the mountain had instilled in him a respect for seniority. He would never forget that
“Sure I’ll tell jessie.”
Once again, Serena was surprised by how things had tumed out. She didn’t expect Ethan to agree to her request so easily. He didn’t even take the chance to ask her for a Lavor. Could it be that he truly had no desires?
It was worth mentioning that as the eldest daughter of the richest man in Silverbank City, there were a lot of things Serena could do. Luxury cars, mury homes, and buge amounts of monetary rewards were all achievable to her. Yet Erhan never mentioned those
As the two were talking, Lily’s phone rang. However, Lilyhung up instead of accepting the call
“Lily, why didn’t you take the call?”
“It’s my dad. I don’t want to answeri…”
“You jumped off a building this afternoon. Your parents must be worried sick At least answer their call and tell them you’re safe.” Serena tried to persuade Lily.
Though she had already sent Lily’s parents a message telling them that Lily was with her, she thought that it would be better for Lily to talk to them personally.
“I don’t want to. They don’t care about me at all. If they weren’t so bent on forcing me into a marclage, I wouldn’t have gone as tac”
“You’re so young, but they’re forcing you to marry?” asked Erhan
The conversation had drawn his attention. He laieved that people had freedom of marriage nowadays, and parents should not put such pressure on their children. Lily was a vibrant young adult in her blossoming years. She might even have big dreams she had yet to full. There was no way she would agree to be shackled by
“Exactly! I’m only 22. I line uu idea what they’re thinking. ”
As if she had found a buddy, Lilly raised her glass and choked it against Ethan’s. After taking a few gulps, she continued, “Besides, they’re forcing me to marry someone I don’t like for the company’s beat. To put it nicely, the marriage will bring two families together. To put it blatly, they’re selling their daughter for
Upon learning the truth, Serena cooldre’t help but syrupallsize with her.
Although the Walker family didn’t love such plans yet, as slær and her right sisters grew older, her father would start to consider such things as well. What was happening to Lily might happentober and her sisters our day.
she doubted she’d be able to adopt alighthearted perspective and calmly accept the family’s arrangement at that point. She’d never want to be with someone she
“I’ll be alright, Lily. I’ll help you talk to your parents. They’re reasonable people. They should be able to understand.”
“Thank you, Serena!”
The two women clinked their glasses and drank Meanwhile, Ethan narrowed his eyes and stared at Serena’s face.
“What’s wrong. Elhan? Is there something on my face? Serena quickly took out a small minor and looked at her face. However, her face was fair and unblemished. There was nothing strange
“There’s a darkness on your brow. You’ll be plagued by a disaster soon, I tear.”
“Really? You’re a fortune teller too!”
With a wave of his hand, Ethan stated confidently, “Well, I know a lot of things. Medicine, martial arts, divination, and psychic reading. All of them come easily to
The reason Serena trusted Ethan’s medical skills was because alterative medicine was credible. Besides, he had proven himself with facts.
But, now, he claimed that she would be plagued by disaster. She didn’t believe such superstitious words.
Nonetheless, she didn’t want to undermine Ethan. She asked obligingly, “Then do you know what kind of disaster it is?”
“Give me your hand.”
Without any hesitation, the extended her hand to him
Chapter 15
