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.

her to drink. “Centuries of tradition run deep in families like the Mendozas. Their ancestors were court chefs specializing in medicinal

sip of her tea and mused, “Sounds like I may have missed

little cough, ‘Mirabella waved off her previous comment. “It’s

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

gestured towards Mirabella, introducing her to Nikolai, “This is the talented young lady I’ve been telling you

“This old man was an apothecary.

and gave Nikolai a polite nod. “Hello, Nikolai.

returning the nod with a benevolent smile.

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

remedies you provided.” James responded slowly.

simply smiled and

it cools and loses its flavor.” His

didn’t hold back. She picked up a fork and

asked eagerly, his