Chapter 34: In his traditional field, mentoring was held in the highest esteem.

If Emanuel casually claimed anyone as his teacher, how would his students react? They would be expected to accept a young girl as their teacher's mentor.

Doubts began to surface and Emanuel was left speechless.

He couldn't help but feel twisted amusement at Melany's audacity.

She had encountered bold characters before, but none like her.

Moving the pot right under their noses was pure audacity.

Melany was making a scene in her own domain, treating Emanuel as if he were invisible.

He wiped the blade on his apron, ready to respond, when a pair of gentle hands rested on his shoulder, guided him to a chair, and placed him on the table.

a cup of black tea in your hands.

You still get upset at your age.

If a dog bites you, you're going to bite it back.

Allison's defining trait was her fierce loyalty.

If only Melany and Colton caused problems, it would be manageable.

But with the outsiders now involved, the stakes had changed.

Even if those three outsiders respected Emanuel and recognized Allison, they would no doubt whisper behind his back.

That would tarnish the reputation he had built over decades.

to destroy her was out

stop me, Emanuel

house! As the three men looked skeptically, Allison said: You didn't ask me for a tea set with a pretty print Today I've had some time, so I decided to make one to calm your

group was visibly

No one knows how

skepticism was tempered by the rarity of the technique mentioned

stamping technique was reserved for royal ceremonies and was almost

royalty struggled

complex and

tea sets, they represent the pinnacle of

was a marvel of

a unique technique, but together they

older member of the group explained: Tea sets made with this technique

is a work of art, and collecting a complete set requires mastery

all of these skills

truly master the technique it was necessary to

could ruin

even someone with as much experience

began to

been dreaming about this moment for years, insisting that Allison create a set for

finally, he was about to do

put down his cup and cast a disdainful glance at his

my current set is like

The others were stunned.

was known for treating his creations like

enthusiasm demonstrated the confidence he had in

eagerly gathered his prized tools, his carving knives, and his finest clay, and eagerly set to

of the moment,

a call to

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