Chapter 574: She Scratched Him (2)
Chapter 574: Chapter 574: She Scratched Him (2)
The painting displayed little technical skill, but one look at it suggested the artist was magnanimous and brilliant.
Beckett Nathan couldn’t help but praise her. "She seems quite talented at painting!"
"I thought she was very talented at the time, too," Brooke Mitchell huffed. "I even considered taking her on as a student, so I asked if she wanted to study painting."
"And she refused?" Beckett Nathan was starting to understand why Brooke Mitchell was so angry.
But what Brooke Mitchell said next still surprised him. "That’s right, she refused me! She said she wants to practice traditional Chinese medicine. I thought that was so strange. If she wants to study traditional Chinese medicine, she should just go to Valeroot University of Medicine. Why on earth is she at Veridia University studying Chinese Language and Literature? But she claimed the current teaching model at Valeroot is flawed, and that to truly master traditional Chinese medicine, one must first master ancient Chinese culture. So, she came to Veridia University to study Chinese Language and Literature."
Beckett Nathan chuckled. "This Vera Xavier is quite a character. That’s a form of intellectual arrogance, I suppose!"
’He now fully understood what was going through Brooke Mitchell’s mind. She dragged Vera Xavier into the study intending to put her in her place with her own expertise. But not only did she fail to intimidate Vera, she even grew to admire her talent—only for Vera to rebuff her offer.’
’Given Brooke Mitchell’s proud and competitive nature, it was no wonder she was furious.’
"I think she’s just arrogant and doesn’t know her place!" Brooke Mitchell said, biting her lip. "I’ve never met anyone more conceited! A girl like that... I will absolutely not allow Nathaniel to marry her. If she marries into the Nathan family, she’ll walk all over me every single day!"
"Your concerns are valid, but can you really make Nathaniel’s decisions for him?" Beckett Nathan said with a sigh. "You saw how protective he was of Vera Xavier today."
The very mention of it sent a wave of frustration through Brooke Mitchell.
Beckett Nathan wrapped his arms around Brooke Mitchell and said, "Honey, don’t you think Vera Xavier and Nathaniel are a lot alike? They’re both incredibly capable people who rely on their own strength."
’He had other thoughts on the matter but knew better than to voice them in front of Brooke. Today, Brooke tried to put Vera Xavier in her place. Instead, Vera managed to do the same to Brooke, but in her own way.’
’Vera’s methods seemed gentle and faultless on the surface, but they were backed by undeniable strength. That kind of power was, in its own way, a form of dominance.’
’This incident had shown him that Vera Xavier was no ordinary girl.’
Brooke Mitchell said sullenly, "I don’t care if she and Nathaniel are alike or not. I just don’t like her! I will never agree to Nathaniel marrying her, and you have to be on my side in this!"
Beckett Nathan said with a placating smile, "Alright, alright. Whatever you say."
’He’d placate his wife first. As for his son, he wasn’t going to worry about him for the time being.’
"That’s more like it!" Hearing his promise, Brooke Mitchell finally let out a sigh of relief. But her relief was short-lived as a new worry surfaced. "Nathaniel went to take Vera Xavier home, and he isn’t back yet. He’s not going to spend the night with her, is he? No, this won’t do. I have to call him!"
With that, she hurried out. Beckett Nathan felt a headache coming on as he watched her go, but he was powerless to stop her.
Nathaniel Nathan drove Vera Xavier back to her villa. She blocked him at the door, refusing to let him in. Instead, she pressed her palms together pleadingly. "Young Master Nathan, Young Master Nathan, Mr. Nathan, thank you for bringing me home. I’m safe now, so you should hurry home too!"