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.

do,” Knox sighed, his gaze sweeping over the array of dishes before standing up and

in acknowledgment. Shortly after, Knox exited the private dining

room.

later, Wyatt turned his attention to Mirabella and said, “Ms. Mirabella, do you realize what a golden opportunity you just passed up?”

an eyebrow, staring at Wyatt, but remained

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

“You wouldn’t have to

Mirabella said, shrugging nonchalantly before bowing her

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

a glance at Wyatt. “Eat your food.”

touched his nose. He felt like the only one making

be less concerned.

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

catching a glimpse, James showed a flicker of surprise