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

Shortly after,

room.

and said, “Ms. Mirabella,

an eyebrow, staring at Wyatt, but

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

added, “You wouldn’t have to

before bowing her head to continue with her meal.

left speechless. Had he not made himself clear enough? Why was Ms.

at

his nose. He felt like the only one making a

be less concerned.

finished eating, the group left Knox’s restaurant. But as they stepped out, a waiter hurried after

accepted it, opening the box to reveal a custom–made token. Upon catching a glimpse, James showed a flicker of surprise on his composed face, then