The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 961

Half an hour later, in the most luxurious reception room of Harmony Clinic in North City, Natalie helped an elderly man into the room.

Though the old man's hair was white, his steps were steady, and his face was lit with a warm smile. His demeanor alone exuded a vitality that many young people could only envy.

"Is it just you? Where's Delilah?"

"Please don't be upset, Mr. Earnhart Senior. Madam Goddard is handling an urgent matter," Nellie said respectfully. Her tone was humble, as she was addressing Bern, the top alchemist of Martial City. She didn't dare show even a hint of disrespect. It would be far too inappropriate.

Besides, in all of Martial City, only a handful of people dared to call Delilah by her first name, and Bern was one of them.

"What could that woman possibly be doing that's more important than meeting me?" Bern's smile faded, replaced by a clear look of displeasure. Natalie quickly tried to calm him.

"Grandpa, maybe Madam Goddard really does have something very urgent to attend to."

Indeed, Natalie, one of Martial City's top ten prodigies, was one of Bern's youngest grandchildren.

The old man wasn't one to act without purpose. While he could teach alchemy himself, he had insisted on having Natalie join Harmony Clinic. He knew that Delilah had unique expertise, and no matter how much or how little Natalie learned from her, it would ultimately benefit her future.

Interestingly enough, Bern had once pursued Delilah in his younger days. Unfortunately for him, she had been entirely focused on her alchemy at the time, unwilling to spare even a moment's thought on anything else.

In the end, his efforts were fruitless. Bern eventually married someone else to continue his bloodline, but even after all these years, his feelings for Delilah hadn't changed.

"Nellie, be honest with me. What exactly is Delilah busy with? And don't lie," Bern demanded, visibly restless. It was clear he'd never encountered this kind of situation before.