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.

all, bringing up the Gilbert

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

cashier.

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

breath, maintaining a poised and polite smile as she

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circle of well–heeled

seats, engaged in

say you were a member here?” one of her high–society friends asked with a

transpired.

tell us our reservation wasn’t successful and we need

her and protested, “That’s impossible. I have a text confirming our reservation, and when we entered, your staff checked and seated us here.” She quickly pulled out