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.

Mirabella, 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,

delicate sip of her tea and mused, “Sounds like

his eyes on her. With a little cough, ‘Mirabella waved off her previous comment. “It’s

appeared, wearing an apron and carrying a freshly prepared medicinal dish, followed by a spry elderly man. This was none

on the table, greeted James, and then gestured towards Mirabella, introducing her to Nikolai, “This is the talented young lady I’ve been telling

old man was an apothecary. Just call him Nikolai.”

polite nod.

stroked his graying beard, returning the nod with a

his attention to

thanks to the remedies you provided.” James responded slowly.

and shook his

before it cools and loses its flavor.” His eyes shone with particular brightness as he stared

She picked up

eagerly, his