Winona contemplated her father's words with a mix of shock and fear. Did he mean he wanted Pearl dead?

"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 mother possessed. "Just do as you please. But remember, you represent the Jesseltons. Always be prepared 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.

Winona couldn't do it. He was prepared to take matters into his own

been Howard's apprentice for

Jesseltons' medical approach differed from what she had learned under Simon. While Simon focused on practical medical knowledge, Howard delved into peculiar cases. Simon's fame eclipsed Howard's due to his expertise in common ailments, with

Howard smiled, stroking his beard as he glanced at the

found

you under my wing, he might be furious." He paused, raising an

forehead. "He's probably busy playing chess, not thinking

was miles away, suddenly

He'd play for days," Howard reminisced with a nostalgic smile. However, his tone changed as he added, "Look at

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