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

Chapter 214

“Little lady, I can’t help but notice you’ve got a real knack for herbs. Does your family dabble in alternative medicine?” Nikolai asked, his voice tinged with surprise.

When Knox perfected this recipe, incorporating some herbal remedies into the dish, he had even consulted Nikolai during the process, so Nikolai was well aware of every Ingredient and its intended effect, believing the concoction to be nothing short of perfection.

However, when the young girl suggested adding two more herbs, Knox savored the dish again and discovered a subtle brilliance to her recommendation. It was as if she had seamlessly filled in the gaps he hadn’t noticed. Someone who could point out such easily overlooked details had to be exceptionally skilled in the art of herbal medicine. Moreover, she made her own suggestions after merely tasting the dish.

Mirabella looked up calmly and replied, “No, I don’t.”

Nikolai’s eyes widened with even more astonishment. “But you seem to have a deep understanding of pharmacology.”

With a slight smile and a composed demeanor, Mirabella sald, “I’ve read some medical texts, that’s all. I hope you don’t think I’m trying to show off.”

his skepticism. Could someone who’d merely glanced at

remained serene under his scrutiny, the

her, blinking earnestly. “Kid, are you sure you

corners of Mirabella’s mouth twitched at Knox’s overt attempt to appear endearing. Was this how people were trying

gentle expression. “And what are you interested in?” Knox probed, his tone suggesting

“How about alternative

you medicine peddler. You think

his chin with a chuckle. “And you think it’s appropriate to have

you over.” Knox retorted. The nerve

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gentlemen, but I have no interest in either cooking or selling medicine. Really, there’s