Chapter 870
Gabriel and Nora seized the opportunity, adding fuel to the fire. “Poor Queena! Not only was she beaten like this, but she was also expelled from the Global Harmony Medical Institute. Her entire future is ruined! How could she be cursed with such a vicious sister p>
“Anastasia, did you really do this?” Gideon finally spoke, his face grim and clearly displeased.
Meeting his stern gaze, Anastasia nodded calmly. “I did, but p>
“That’s enough! I won’t take a student like you!” Gideon cut her off sharply.
He then turned to Queena. “Queena, is it? I’ve heard of you. Would you be willing to become my apprentice p>
His words stunned everyone in the room.
Bruno was aghast. “Gideon p>
“Don’t say another word. I can’t accept a student like that! But a genius like Queena -I absolutely cannot let her talent go to waste p>
Gideon had been reluctant to accept Anastasia from the start. The student he truly wanted was the gifted individual who had cured Mr. Harrison Lancaster.
He had only agreed to take Anastasia as a favor to Bruno.
Now that he had learned of Anastasia’s character, he was no longer willing and naturally took the chance to back out.
“Queena, will you be my student?” Gideon asked again.
Queena was stunned. Her eyes welled up with emotional tears, and after a moment, she nodded without hesitation. “I will p>
Gideon nodded in satisfaction.
If he had to take a student, Queena, who already had a reputation as a prodigy, was far more to his liking than the unknown Anastasia.
This turn of events was something no one had expected. As the reality sank in, many pitiful and mocking glances were cast toward Anastasia.
Bruno was furious, feeling both guilty and heartbroken for Anastasia. He never imagined Gideon would pull a stunt like this.
Yet Anastasia, the center of everyone’s attention, remained composed, showing no sign of embarrassment or distress.
In fact, she silently thanked Queena. She was lucky she hadn’t officially become a student of someone like Gideon.
Seeing Bruno about to plead her case and try to change Gideon’s mind, she stopped him. “Professor, it’s alright p>
Someone in the crowd, seeing Bruno still defending her, couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Austin, what do you see in a person like her p>
“Exactly. She was ruthless enough to harm her own sister p>
Anastasia’s voice cut through the murmurs. “You’re mistaken, sir. My mother only
had one child. I don’t have a sister p>
The man was taken aback.
Nora dabbed at her reddened eyes with a handkerchief, her voice forlorn. “Queena is my child from a previous marriage. I know we aren’t blood relatives but we’ve treated Anastasia like our own daughter all these years. Even a heart of stone should have warmed by now p>
“I see,” the man said. “But what does that change? She still harmed a family
member she’s known for years. How is that justifiable p>
Seeing that many people were on
their side, Nora and Queena felt a
surge of secret trump A cole
satisfied smirk appeared on Gabriel’s face.
But then, Anastasia let out a derisive scoff. “If she were my stepsister, would gladly acknowledge her as family,” she said slowly. “But an illegitimate child? I don’t
acknowledge her
The three members of the Sterling family froze, their expressions changing dramatically.
Everyone else was stunned. “Illegitimate child? What does she mean p>