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

Chapter 145

Oblivious to Wyatt’s expression, Mirabella didn’t stand on ceremony with James, gratefully accepting the gift with a simple, “Thanks a bunch.” She remembered her dear father was quite a fan of coffee. This would surely make his day.

Before long, Mirabella had left the private room.

After she was gone, Wyatt finally spoke up. “James, what’s so special about this girl? She seems like your average high school student to me.”

James‘ gaze was distant, as if his thoughts were far in another world. He glanced at Wyatt before settling back into his chair, his voice casual, “A year ago, she saved my life.”

Wyatt’s eyes widened with surprise. This was news to him. James had never mentioned it before. Curiosity tinged Wyatt’s voice. “How did a kid like her manage to save you?”

James took a sip from his cup, his handsome face taking on a pensive look. After a moment, he said. “That’s something I’m still trying to figure out myself.”

taken

once given to Catherine. Staring at it, a rare expression of wistfulness crossed James‘ face. For the first

attention to the wooden box in James‘ hands

huge loss,” Wyatt muttered under his breath. That box of coffee beansfrom James could

the sight, covered his face, then coughed and said, “Ms. Mirabella sure meant well, but maybe you should stick with

and he dreaded to imagine the

yourself. It’s the thought that counts. Wouldn’t it be inappropriate to just hand it off to you?” With that, James lowered his gaze and fiddled with the clasp on

“What’s inappropriate about it? Besides, with the way you are now, you’re hardly the type to use low–grade incense. It’d be better off with me… it might be good for something.” Like getting rid of that

aroma of sandalwood enveloped the room. There was also a subtle medicinal scent that

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