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.

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 their prestige

a delicate sip of her tea and mused, “Sounds like I may have missed out on a

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

medicinal dish, followed by

James, and then gestured towards Mirabella, introducing her to Nikolai, “This is

to Mirabella, he smiled warmly, “This old man

gave Nikolai a polite nod. “Hello,

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

glance at her, Nikolai turned his attention to James. “It seems you’ve recovered well these

thanks to the remedies

and shook

new dish before it cools and loses its flavor.” His eyes shone with particular brightness

back. She picked up a fork and

eagerly, his