"Sorry, I'm not looking to take on any disciples right now."
What the heck?
He really turned her down!
James stood there, dumbfounded. This guy had just flat-out rejected Miss Emily! And without a second thought!
Emily bit her lip, unwilling to give up. "Why won't you take me as your disciple?"
"Ah," Christopher sighed, "we're of the same generation. If I take you on as a disciple, it would mess up our generational hierarchy, wouldn't it?"
Emily was taken aback. She hadn't expected that reason. But in the world of antiques, it's all about who knows best. His words were just an excuse not to take her on.
Realizing this, she felt a wave of disappointment crash over her.
Seeing Miss Emily so crestfallen, James leaned in and whispered a few words in her ear.
Emily's eyes lit up immedi
