Chapter 214

“Little lady, I can’t help but notice you’ve got a real knack for herbs. Does your family dabble in alternative medicine?” Nikolai asked, his voice tinged with surprise.

When Knox perfected this recipe, incorporating some herbal remedies into the dish, he had even consulted Nikolai during the process, so Nikolai was well aware of every Ingredient and its intended effect, believing the concoction to be nothing short of perfection.

However, when the young girl suggested adding two more herbs, Knox savored the dish again and discovered a subtle brilliance to her recommendation. It was as if she had seamlessly filled in the gaps he hadn’t noticed. Someone who could point out such easily overlooked details had to be exceptionally skilled in the art of herbal medicine. Moreover, she made her own suggestions after merely tasting the dish.

Mirabella looked up calmly and replied, “No, I don’t.”

Nikolai’s eyes widened with even more astonishment. “But you seem to have a deep understanding of pharmacology.”

With a slight smile and a composed demeanor, Mirabella sald, “I’ve read some medical texts, that’s all. I hope you don’t think I’m trying to show off.”

who’d merely glanced at a few medical books possess such precise insights? If so, she was a prodigy among prodigies.

under his scrutiny, the picture of quiet

out of his reverie, scooted his stool closer to her, blinking earnestly. “Kid, are you

corners of Mirabella’s mouth twitched at Knox’s overt attempt to appear endearing. Was this how people were

no interest in cooking,” she said with a firmness that belled her gentle expression. “And what are you interested in?”

could reply, Nikolai chimed in slyly, “How

you medicine peddler. You think it’s appropriate to have a

you think it’s appropriate to have her in the kitchen, training to

My biggest mistake today was inviting you over.” Knox retorted.

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to poach Knox’s potential apprentice right in

before speaking up, “I’m sorry, gentlemen, but

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