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

Chapter 441

Mirabella arched an eyebrow ever so slightly as she moved forward, only to be startled by the sound of a thud behind her, followed by a rather pitiful yelp. She paused for a moment, languidly turning her head, but all she could see was the smiling face of the restaurant manager standing behind her, his towering frame blocking everything else from view.

“Can I do anything for you?” the manager asked, his voice a blend of deference and warmth.

Mirabella touched the tip of her nose, gave him a two–second glance, and replied, “No, nothing.”

The manager’s smile did not waver. A chorus of grumbling came from behind him, which he seemed to ignore completely.

Mirabella tilted her head with a smirk that wasn’t quite a smile, then shifted her gaze away and walked towards her booth.

Back at the table, Zach had nearly finished his meal and looked up at his sister. “Took you a while in the restroom, huh?”

Mirabella picked up her fork again and started eating as she spoke, “Ran into someone I know.”

“Someone you know? A classmate?” Zach casually wiped his mouth with a napkin.

shook her head, offering no further explanation. After all, bringing up the

vanished as quickly as it had appeared, and he headed back to the front desk to attend

cashier.

pace, her walk noticeably awkward. She hadn’t expected such bad luck today. She had finally snagged a reservation at this upscale eatery, only to slip and fall in the restroom. Though not many saw, it was still a blow to her dignity. And the spot

a deep, silent breath, maintaining a poised and polite smile as

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10:38

of well–heeled

staff stood near their seats, engaged in some discussion just

Gilbert, didn’t you say you were a member here?” one of her high–society

about what had transpired. She nodded,

the manager tell us our reservation wasn’t

furrowed. She turned to the restaurant manager standing beside her and protested, “That’s impossible. I have a text confirming our