StarNovel
Chapter 1229
The hall was already full even before half past six. Instead of it being an industrial exchange, people
here were more eager about the fact that Dominic's secret apprentice would be present.
Dominic was the best in the world regarding his medicinal skills. He had no more than five apprentices,
and rumor was that he was extremely strict and demanding of them.
However, a few years ago, he suddenly took in another apprentice and declared that he would keep the
identity of his new apprentice a secret. Since then, he had stopped taking in apprentices.
The new, young person lucky enough to be Dominic's apprentice naturally aroused everyone's interest.
They were curious to see what kind of individual could have such an honor. The highlight was that
everyone heard that the apprentice was young.
For Dominic to favor him must mean this person was no stranger to the outside world.
However, the people present today were acquaintances and knew each other. Naturally, none of them
were Dominic's apprentices. Otherwise, they would have shared about it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLily had been here for a while. She had never enjoyed a buzzing crowd, so she found a quiet corner to
sit in as she enjoyed the food with contentment.
She would not have come if it were not because Alexander had insisted on her coming and that people
from the research institute would also be present. She wanted to hear the experts' opinions and look
for inspiration for her new project-Blossom.
If Lily did not have to attend the event, she would have been building blocks with Galen at home. She
yawned at the thought of that.
Maybe it was because of how quiet she was, or maybe it was the place where she sat, but no one
seemed to notice her. Then she heard footsteps walking toward her.
Just as Lily hesitated on whether to get up and change places, the footsteps stopped, and a woman's
voice followed. "Mr. Langston, tell me the truth. Is Mr. Fike's secret apprentice Austin Fike?"
Although the woman was trying to keep her voice low, the anxiety in her voice was unmistakable. It
intrigued Lily, and she sat down again to listen.
Then an older man's helpless laughter echoed. "Mrs. Moore, I've told you countless times. I honestly
have no clue."
"All right, Mr. Langston. Everyone knows you and Mr. Fike have been friends for years. How can you
not know about it? What is there to be embarrassed about? I know Mr. Fike wants to keep a low profile
and not make a fuss, but it's just that with my situation, I must know who it is. I promise I won't tell
anyone else if you tell me, okay?"
"It's not that I don't want to tell you. I genuinely have no idea who it is. Although Dorn and I have been
friends for years, he hardly left the house these past few years and refused to have any visitors. I have
no clue who this secret apprentice of his is."
After a pause, he continued, "Mrs. Moore, why do you insist on finding out who this secret apprentice
is? Medicine is so advanced now, and even a general practitioner can cure Ms. Rollins' illness.
Besides, if the doctors couldn't do anything, Dorn has other known apprentices.”
The woman smiled wryly. "Mr. Langston, what kind of joke are you cracking? Everyone knows two of
Mr. Fike's apprentices had passed away while another two were untraceable as they had left to travel
the world.
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"The last one standing went abroad and had been visiting war-torn countries all year round. This secret
apprentice, I heard, is young and intelligent. He has always stayed by Mr. Fike's side. On top of that,
he's in Kingsland!"
She whispered, "Who knows if he'll even show up to our banquet today?"
"Even if he did, you won't know who it is." Sighing, the old man said, "I think you..."
"I think if he did, we would be able to spot him in a crowd," the woman interjected, "Look, we're familiar
with most of the guests present. If there's someone we've never seen before, the possibility of him
being Mr. Fike's secret apprentice is high."
Lily, who had been eavesdropping, wanted to laugh at the woman's logic. She wondered why the
woman was so fixated on someone new being Dominic's apprentice.
'Why is she so sure Dominic has chosen none of her acquaintances to be his secret apprentice?'
Lily shook her head and sipped her drink. She had not seen anyone from the research institute. She
had been in touch with them, and they told her the representative was a young man with the surname
"Fike." She tried to contact him, but the other party never replied.
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