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.

dishes before standing up and addressing James in a polite tone, “Well, I won’t intrude on your meal any further.”

acknowledgment. Shortly after, Knox exited

room.

said, “Ms. Mirabella, do you realize what

eyebrow, staring at Wyatt, but remained

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,

“You wouldn’t have to worry about college applications either.”

said, shrugging nonchalantly before bowing her head to continue with her meal.

some sign of regret from Mirabella, was left speechless. Had he not made himself clear

glance at Wyatt. “Eat your

only one making a fuss, while the other two couldn’t

be less concerned.

Knox’s restaurant. But as they stepped out, a waiter hurried after them, handing Mirabella a token. “This is from Mr. Knox.”

glimpse, James showed a flicker of surprise on his composed face, then spoke slowly, “Keep it.