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

Chapter 171

In no time at all, the kitchen staff brought out several more dishes. Mirabella, cool as a cucumber, folded the test papers she hadn’t yet managed to stash in her bag and put them. away neatly.

It was then that Knox noticed Mirabella’s attire, the Parkside High School uniform, and he couldn’t help but express his surprise, “You’re a student at Parkside High?”

Mirabella hummed in affirmation.

“Ms. Mirabella’s a senior, so she doesn’t have the time to be a student anywhere else,” Wyatt chimed in by way of explanation.

Knox’s expression cleared with understanding. “Well, that makes sense. Senior year is a real crossroads in life. It’s right to focus all your energy on your studies.”

After a brief pause, Knox continued, “Got a grandson in his senior year at Parkside High myself. Tried to get him interested in these healing meals, but he couldn’t care less.”

“Young folks tend to be restless,” Wyatt said with a chuckle.

over the array of dishes before standing up and addressing James in a polite tone, “Well, I won’t intrude on your meal any

Shortly

room.

to Mirabella and said, “Ms. Mirabella, do you

staring at Wyatt, but

you apprenticed with Knox, you and your family would be set for life. here. Knox isn’t just any cook. He’s a member of the Pharmacists‘ Guild…” Wyatt trailed off as he remembered Mirabella’s small–town upbringing. Talking guilds might be over her head. He kept the rest of his thoughts about the Pharmacists‘ Guild to himself and summarized, “In short, being connected with the Mendoza family is all pros

paused, then added, “You wouldn’t have to

shrugging nonchalantly before bowing her head to continue

see some sign of regret from Mirabella, was left speechless. Had he not made himself clear enough? Why was Ms. Mirabella showing absolutely no

at Wyatt. “Eat your food.”

only one making a fuss, while

be less concerned.

group left Knox’s restaurant. But as they stepped out, a waiter hurried after them, handing Mirabella a token. “This

it, opening the box to reveal a custom–made token. Upon catching a glimpse, James showed a flicker of surprise