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

Chapter 397

Geo fished out his phone from his pocket, surprised to see that Nick was calling him. He quickly answered the call.

“Nick, what’s up? You never call out of the blue,” Leo said, curious and a bit amused.

Across the table, Emmitt looked up from his plate of a half–eaten burger and fries, his gaze shifting to Leo.

Nick, gripping his phone, sat hunched over his laptop, his eyes scanning an article on the latest news. “I just caught wind of the buzz online,” he mentioned casually.

Realization dawned on Leo. “Oh, that. It’s all water under the bridge now, Nick. No need to sweat it.”

“Be more careful next time,” Nick replied, his tone light. Though his face was still a shade too pale, he looked markedly healthier than before.

“Yeah, I got it,” Leo acknowledged with a nod.

Something seemed to click in Nick’s mind, prompting him to rise from his chair and push open the balcony door to step outside. “By the way, how are you feeling? Did you get a check–up recently? How’s the recovery going?”

Leo hadn’t shared the details of his health with Emmitt, so he responded vaguely. “I’m back to a hundred percent now.”

if you’re feeling better, try to avoid

to reveal something. “What I mean, Nick, is

on the phone tightened. “What

to the floor–to–ceiling window, lowering his voice slightly. “Mirabella hooked me up

Mirabella?” Nick sounded puzzled

a long story. I’m grabbing a bite with Emmitt right now. Do you want to say hi to him? Leo glanced back

your meal. Send Emmitt my regards,” Nick said, his voice

touched his nose again and replied, “Will

leave you to it,” Nick said

phone and returned to the table. “That was Nick. He

in thought, nodded silently, his appetite waning as he picked at his food with

fork.

they didn’t linger for chitchat. Once they called the waiter over to settle the bill,

they stepped out of the restaurant, Leo retrieved his car keys and turned to Emmitt. “Guess I’ll head out

brief nod, his voice filled with genuine concern. “Take it easy on