Chapter 1453


    Roxanne was moved by his words but remained hesitant. “Perhaps, but Ick enough knowledge of


    cancer to support the research on an anti-cancer medicine.”


    Over the past few years, she had been more focused on researching how to treat patients through


    acupuncture. She simply didn''t know enough about medicinal herbs to be confident in developing an


    anti-cancer medicine.


    Sensing her worries, Jack said, “I won''t lie. Only a few medical books kept in the Damaris residence


    touch on this research. However, the reason the research in those books was halted was due to


    technical issues at the time. It was also these books that inspired me.”


    Roxanne''s eyes glinted upon hearing that. If I can take a look at those books, perhaps I''ll get some


    inspiration, too. Then again, those books are properties of the Damaris family. I don''t know if he''s


    willing to lend them to an outsider.


    “The books about traditional medicine I lent you in the past were a part of that collection. If you''re


    interested, I can lend you the whole set.”


    Without hesitation, she nodded. However, she thought about something and inquired, “Is it really okay


    for me to read them? Don''t those books contain content the Damaris family wants to keep


    confidential?”


    Medical prestigious families tended to have a few techniques they wouldn''t share with anyone.


    It was why Roxanne was overjoyed when Jack taught her Root Thirteen and why she was skeptical


    about his proposal to lend her those books.


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    He grinned. “I can''t hide anything from you, can I? Indeed, there''s a condition you need to fulfill if you


    want to read those books.”


    “What condition?” She frowned. I have a bad feeling about this.


    “As you said, those books contain secrets the Damaris family doesn''t want anyone else to learn. If you


    want to, you''ll have to sever your rtionship with Dr. Lambert as his apprentice and join the Damaris


    family.” As though he was afraid she wouldn''t agree, he added, “The content of these books isn''t


    something an ordinary apprentice can ess. Old Mr. Damaris has to acknowledge their capabilities


    first before they can read those books. Only three members of this generation in the Damaris family


    have earned the right to read them. If you join us, you''ll be the fourth.”


    Someone else in Roxanne''s position probably would''ve epted Jack''s condition without hesitation


    after listening to his tempting offer.


    Medical prestigious families tended to have a few techniques they wouldn''t share with anyone.


    After all, she had learned almost everything from her teacher. Even if she severed her rtionship with


    Harvey at that moment, she wouldn''t be negatively affected.


    Yet, she rejected, “In that case, I''m afraid I''ll have to say no.”


    The look in Jack''s eyes darkened. “Why? Don''t you want to read those books? Aren''t you curious


    about the Damaris family''s medical skills?” If I remember correctly, she joined the medical consultation


    because she wanted to take a nce at the Damaris family''s collection.


    Roxanne nodded. “Of course I do. However, a few books aren''t enough to make me betray Professor


    Lambert, who has helped me multiple times in the past. He''s more than a teacher to me.”


    An imperceptibly cold look shed past his eyes. If she had epted my proposal and be a


    member of the Damaris family that way, I could have settled for that as the next best thing. However, I


    didn''t expect her to reject it!


    “Since you''re putting it that way, I''ll seem despicable if I try to persuade you further.” Suppressing his


    rage, Jack pursed his lips nonchntly. “I hope you won''t regret your decision, Ms. Jarvis.”