Chapter 49
“I don’t want a career in entertainment. What would I do with your resources?” Mira glanced at him and replied.
“Then why are you participating in the performance showcase p>
“For fun. Can’t I cultivate a hobby? Also, I have a recording of our conversation last night where you all tried to get my spot. If you dare to lower my score during the competition, I’ll release it immediately p>
If you’re not afraid of total disgrace, then go ahead.
He watched her, her long ponytail swaying as she spoke. Her face was as delicate and beautiful as ever, but her expression was stern. Damon’s heart sank.
Where was the gentle, obedient sister who used to look at him with such adoration? He wasn’t home often. When had his family’s relationships become like this? Was it all because of Mara’s arrival, and their favoritism?
Could family really hold such grudges?
He watched helplessly as Mira went into her room and slammed the door shut.
Turning to head to his own bedroom, he nearly ran into a solid wall of a person.
“Ethan p>
“Don’t doubt Mira’s words. She’ll do what she says she’ll do. I hope you can live up to the title of ‘judge p>
“But what about Mara’s reputation p>
“We’ll think of something else p>
“I know, Ethan. But there’s one thing I don’t understand. The dynamic between us as
a family… it seems to have changed p>
“Is it normal for Mom and Dad to defend Mara so blindly? Is it normal for us to be so biased? Given that, Mira’s reaction to the family is pretty reasonable p>
“Is it really that serious?” In Damon’s mind, family was meant to be forgiving. Even if someone did something unforgivable, they could be pardoned because they were family. But he never considered tha when Mira was being framed, the family showed her no forgiveness. No one even listened to her side of the story.
The next day, during her martial arts class, Mira asked her master, “Is there any way for me to rapidly improve my skills p>
She was feeling stifled at home. If she were a top-level fighter, she wouldn’t have to put up with any of it.
Her fellow students nearby gave her strange looks. Was she trying to show off? She had already advanced two levels in just over ten days, which was already defying belief. How much faster did she want to go? Did she want to become a god?
“Haste makes waste. Training requires years of consistent effort and gradual progress. If your fundamentals aren’t solid, any advancement in rank is just for show p>
It seemed there were no shortcuts, only years of hard work.
“In that case, could you teach me the art of medicine p>
Jordan Ellis’s knowledge of medicine was vast and profound, including many rare remedies long lost to the world, which he
teach to just anyone. He didn’t
seeing Mira’s good heart understanding her complicated situation within a powerful family, he was willing to teach her. The art of medicine could compensate for her shortcomings in martial arts, giving her a surprising advantage in dangerous situations.
But teaching medicine came with rules: he wouldn’t teach the morally corrupt, the impatient, or the mediocre. Mira happened to meet all the requirements. With be intelligence, if she applied herself, she could become a master of the art. It was time for the knowledge passed down by his ancestors to have an heir.
Jordan finally nodded.
“To study the art of medicine, you must strictly follow the school’s rules. You cannot harm the innocent, and you cannot give up halfway. Any violation will result in severe punishment p>
“I understand, Master p>
He gave Mira a book and told her to first familiarize herself with the theory and ask him if she had any questions. This made Mira’s schedule even busier. She had classes, martial arts practice, vocal and instrument practice, and now she had to find time to study medicine.
In the blink of an eye, the date of the performance showcase finals was approaching.
During this time, Lania had been a dedicated mentor to Mira. She not only shared all her knowledge of vocal performance, her area of expertise, but also brought in other teachers to consult and tutor Mira on instruments, where she was less skilled.