Felix tentatively asked, "Mr. Goff, you're really not angry?"

Pedro laughed. "Why would I be angry? No matter what, you've worked at Banilor Clinic, and as long as that name gets mentioned in the future, it reflects well on me. So tell me, am I winning or losing here?"

After saying this, Pedro added, "Honestly, the fact that you could write this formula and actually cure Mrs. Sharpe's daughter proves that when it comes to pulse-checking and herbal medicine, I have nothing left to teach you.

"The fact that you're being honest with me now instead of just disappearing shows your respect for me, though I suspect you might also have a favor to ask."

Felix had to admit that experience truly did count for something, as Pedro had almost completely read his intentions.

"To be completely honest, Mr. Goff, I don't have huge ambitions in life. My immediate goal is to cure my sister, Katie. However, that goal seems extremely distant because the herbs needed for a complete cure are incredibly