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

Chapter 216

Wyatt glanced at Nikolai and blurted out. “Last time…”

“She’s just an ordinary high school senior.” Before Wyatt could reveal that she was the one who had provided the ‘Incense of Calm, James‘ cool voice wafted from the back seat. Wyatt caught a glimpse of James in the rearview mirror and immediately clamped his mouth shut.

Nikolai didn’t notice Wyatt’s expression and merely commented, “The girl seems to know her herbs. If she were to study medicine, I reckon she’d have quite the knack for it.”

James‘ gaze was crisp and thoughtful as he stared out the window. After a long pause, he finally spoke. “Perhaps.”

Nikolai pondered for a moment before hesitantly making a request, “I have a favor to ask.”

“Go ahead.”

“It’s rare to come across someone with a good understanding of herbal medicine these days. If it’s not too much trouble, James, could you share the young ladies‘ contact details?”

Nikolai was a bit embarrassed as he made the request. He had wanted to ask back at the Mendoza residence but was wary of provoking Knox’s ire, so he had held back.

Wyatt, driving, twitched his lips at the request. Was this some grand scene of talent poaching?

a brief silence, James said, “I’ll ask her.”

“Thank you.”

phone and sent Mirabella a message

your

take long for

The Pill: [Sure.]

in front and asked, “Will Messenger do?”

times. He was quite adept at using Messenger and immediately responded with a delighted hum, “Just ask her to

phone number to

The Pill: [Added.]

and swiftly accepted the friend request. He

of courtesy, she sent back an identical emoji. After exchanging

Chapter 216

out of the car just before

bakery next door, cheerfully carrying her purchases as she walked home. Before long,

her speech muffled by the face mask she wore