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

Chapter 480

Nikolai didn’t press further but shifted the topic with a smile, “By the way, are you into herbs?”

Mirabella raised an eyebrow in confusion at Nikolai’s query.

With a chuckle, Nikolai elaborated, “I’ve spent the last two years cultivating some Foxglove. Maybe you’d like to take a look at my herbs garden when you have a moment?”

Mirabella’s face showed a hint of surprise. She was about to respond when Asher, Nikolai’s son, had quietly approached and cut in. “Dad, you’re getting mixed up. We don’t have any Foxglove in our garden. Let’s not give anyone a reason to laugh at us.”

The Reeves and Mendoza families had long been close allies, and since it was Knox’s birthday, Asher naturally joined his father at the Mendoza family’s birthday celebration. He hadn’t expected to run into Mirabella there.

Asher had a great deal of respect for Mirabella’s potion–making skills after watching her work, but that respect hadn’t extended beyond professional admiration. He certainly didn’t share his father’s near obsession with her.

father carelessly mention the secret cultivation of Foxglove, Asher felt

to Asher with a scolding look. “Asher, is that any way to interrupt someone?”

glanced at Mirabella, but since James was also present, he maintained a polite demeanor, conveniently ignoring his father’s displeasure.

the table. James poured her another cup of tea, which she accepted and

hint of suspicion. Why would someone from the esteemed Shepherd family show such special attention to a young girl? Asher had asked his father about

thoughts, darkened his expression. “It seems you didn’t take in a single word

his lips inwardly, thinking that his father was the one being naive, unaware that there were bigger fish in the sea. No matter how well–versed Mirabella was in herbs, how could a seventeen or eighteen–year–old girl possibly memorize the properties

glared at Asher before turning back

Asher is correct. Foxglove is indeed rare, requiring very specific soil and environmental conditions. Aside from the chance of finding it in deep, old forests, trying to cultivate it is…