The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 143

Mirabella arched an eyebrow, cocking her head as she looked at him. “Did you black out?”

Zach paused, his brain clicking into gear. “That’s a loaded question if I ever heard one.”

Her smile was a mix of mirth and mystery. “Nope, just echoing Dad’s wisdom. You really gotta cut back on the booze.” With that, she returned her focus to her breakfast, her movements serene and deliberate.

Scratching his head, Zach couldn’t shake the feeling that something had gone down last night that he was clueless about, something that had to do with his aching shoulder.

After they finished their meal, Mirabella headed upstairs to the room, intent on packing away the incense she had crafted the night before.

Having the day off from the office, Zach trailed after her. His curiosity was piqued when she entered Nick’s room. He followed suit. Stepping inside, he was greeted by the subtle scent of sandalwood.

incense. She noticed Zach

Zach picked up a small stick of the incense, lifting it

beat, she hummed

with surprise. “You know how to make incense?” Though Zach wasn’t exactly an aficionado of aromatics, he knew a couple of friends who dabbled in the craft enough to be familiar with the basics. The thought that his sister, who had grown up in a quiet town, could be so adept at this craft and exude such

Mirabella said softly, eyes downcast. In no time, she had finished packaging the incense into a small box.

too well–crafted to be the work of at novice. After a moment, he asked casually, “Did you pick

She

by Mirabella’s admission of self–teaching. He was left speechless. Alright then, ever since

of Zach’s inner turmoil, Mirabella pulled out her phone and tapped open Messenger. She sent a message to James. [You there? The incense I mentioned last time is ready. Should we meet up so I can give it to you?] Despite

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