Chapter 827
“Ah, so you’re the young lady of the Churchill family,” Achilles said amiably.
He maintained a friendly demeanor toward Claire.
The Churchills were incredibly wealthy, not a family anyone would want to offend lightly.
Even though he wasn’t in business, living to his age had taught him the art of diplomacy.
“You flatter me. I’m just an ordinary student. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Professor,” Claire replied with humility.
Her modesty caught Achilles off guard.
That title?
“I forgot to mention,” Baldrick chimed in proudly. “She’s an incoming freshman at the Cabinda University this year. Studying medicine.”
Claire’s brilliance always filled Baldrick with immense pride.
“Oh?” Achilles praised. “She must be quite the academic.”
His own granddaughter was exceptional, but if this girl was her competition, he wasn’t so sure Latonia would win.
Judging by Baldrick’s attitude, he absolutely adored the girl.
However, the previous engagement between the Churchills and the Greens had fallen apart. Were they really planning to continue it with the next generation?
It was already surprising enough that the two families hadn’t become bitter enemies. If the broken promise of the older generation was passed down to the younger ones, that would be…
Achilles glanced at Claire, then at Dane.
He had to admit, they were both stunningly attractive. Standing together, they were a breathtaking sight that was impossible to ignore.
He couldn’t help but regret not bringing up his granddaughter’s feelings sooner, just because Dane was usually indifferent to romance.
He had thought that since Latonia was a lady, she should play hard to get.
Waiting until she returned to the country wouldn’t have been too late.
But who could have predicted that a rival would suddenly appear out of nowhere?
Despite his regret, Achilles didn’t think he should focus too much on Claire right
now.
He hadn’t forgotten the main reason for his visit.
“Let’s get started on that checkup,” Achilles suggested.
Baldrick cheerfully agreed.
“Take a look. I feel like my legs are way better now than they were last year.”
After a thorough examination, Achilles realized he was right.
Listening to Baldrick describe his current symptoms, Achilles pondered for a moment before sighing. “Hale’s student is truly remarkable.”
“I’ve been treating you for years, yet it pales in comparison to what she achieved in just a few months.”
“If the opportunity arises, I must definitely ask Hale’s top student for some guidance.”
In the medical field, skill earned respect, regardless of age.
“Do you really think she’s that impressive?” Baldrick shot Claire a knowing look.
Missing the look, Achilles nodded
earnest
“Don’t keep her all to
yourself, Baldrick. Introduce mel
this the edible doctor
“We could exchange ideas and learn from each other.”
Achilles was humble enough to admit when someone was better than him in his own specialty, and he genuinely wanted to learn from
them.
Baldrick smiled. “I want to introduce you, but I’m afraid you won’t believe me and will think I’m making it up.”
“Of course I’d believe you,” Achilles replied, thinking Baldrick was just joking around. Baldrick pointed right at Claire. “If I told you Hale’s student is her, would you believe it?”
Claire remained perfectly composed, while Achilles froze. “Baldrick, stop messing around.”
“How old is she?”
“Are you going to tell me she’s a prodigy who started studying medicine with Hale when she was a toddler?”
If Baldrick had pointed to literally anyone else, he might have believed it.
But Claire was simply too young!
And too gorgeous!
Her striking beauty completely overshadowed any academic achievements she might have had.
Getting into the Cabinda University meant she was obviously smart.
But being smart didn’t equate to being a genius.
To suggest that her decade of study surpassed his lifetime of medical experience was absurd.
“She really is a genius,” Baldrick insisted.
In Baldrick’s eyes, Claire was the kind of person who mastered anything the moment she tried it.