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

Chapter 213

It was an undeniable testament to a family steeped in food therapy.

Mirabella averted her gaze and suddenly remembered a concern. She turned to James, who was approaching, and asked in earnest, “I didn’t bring a housewarming gift. Do you think I’ll be shown the door for that?”

James couldn’t help but chuckle at the young girl’s question. Shaking his head, he reassured her, “Don’t worry, the Knox family isn’t that fussy.”

Mirabella touched her nose, about to speak, when she saw Wyatt arriving, bearing two neatly wrapped boxes in his hands. She decided to let the matter drop.

The Mendoza family’s butler soon greeted them with impeccable manners and ushered them into the great hall. “Mr. James, Mr. Knox is currently in the kitchen preparing a meal. Please enjoy some tea, and he will join you shortly.”

James nodded politely in acknowledgment. The butler excused himself, leaving them in the grand room.

Settled in an antique mahogany chair, Mirabella looked around and nodded in approval. “Quite the interesting abode,” she remarked.

inviting her to drink. “Centuries of tradition run deep in families like the Mendozas. Their ancestors were court chefs specializing in medicinal cuisine. Times have changed, but

mused, “Sounds like I

little cough, ‘Mirabella waved off her previous comment.

appeared, wearing an apron and carrying a freshly prepared medicinal dish, followed by a spry elderly man. This was

Mirabella, introducing her to Nikolai, “This

old man was an apothecary. Just

Nikolai a polite nod. “Hello, Nikolai. I’m

beard, returning the nod with a benevolent smile. “Pleasure to meet

to James. “It seems you’ve recovered well

thanks to the remedies

and shook

and loses its flavor.” His eyes shone with

picked up a fork and

eagerly,