It might even be better for Ivan's future.
Furthermore, Arabella did not plan to keep him as her assistant for the rest of his life anyway. She knew there were brighter paths for him where he could shine his best.
Being her assistant was simply to give him a chance to shine, a stepping stone, so he could reach greater heights.
Likewise, from helping him, she could use his genius to her benefit. But she did plan to release him once he was ready to leave and he had helped her enough.
Finding a way to treat this disease was already a major contribution.
{Fine. But let's leave it up to his choice. Surely, he would be curious and would try it. But while he is learning, he can remain my assistant.}
Arabella let up since tying down Ivan would only liken her to his former superiors.
Just as they were done talking, they reached the conference hall for the meeting with the merchants.
Arabella then focused on the task ahead of her.
They would speak more about Ivan learning magic later.
