Chapter 887

"Mr. Maximillian—" Yvette's face grew even paler. Before she could finish speaking, Theodore coldly interrupted her, his tone extremely resolute. "Don't speak to me before you make your choice!" Yvette's heart tightened, as though an invisible hand was choking her, making it hard for her to breathe. Theodore suddenly started coughing violently. His face was as pale as paper. He spit out a mouthful of blood. "Mr. Maximillian…" Yvette's expression changed abruptly at the sight of blood, her concern evident as she hurried to his side. "Let me take a look at you!" Theodore's health had been deteriorating year by year, relying on alternative medicine to manage his condition. But now, all that previous effort had gone to waste. "Stay back!" But Theodore was unusually stubborn, his voice weak but firm, speaking coldly. "I told you, until you've made your decision, I no longer recognize you as my apprentice..." With just a few words, his coughing intensified, and he spat out another