Chapter 481

Sticking to the principle of politeness, Asher didn’t bother to question Mirabella’s words. Instead, he offered a smile and said, “Dad, even Mirabella admits it’s tough. Maybe we shouldn’t brag in front of everyone.”

The fool!

Nikolai took a deep breath to suppress the annoyance welling up in his chest, waved his hand dismissively, and said, “Just get out of here. Don’t dampen the mood.”

Asher noticed that his father was indeed getting heated. Having achieved his own goal, he quickly excused himself.

As Nikolai watched him leave, he let out a small sigh, no longer in the mood to bring up the Foxglove. “My son doesn’t know any better. I apologize for his behavior.”

“It’s alright,” Mirabella said with a pressed–lip smile, not taking it to heart. Then she stood up and excused herself, “I’m going to visit the powder room.” She soon left the main hall.

Nikolai’s gaze returned to the table, his aged face momentarily showing a bittersweet smile as he sighed, “So narrow–minded.”

James glanced at Nikolai, his serene face showing little emotion. “It’s just his nature.”

his head. “Let’s not talk about him.

James poured Nikolai a cup

cup, quietly sipped, and then raised his head to look

you’ve recovered quite a bit. Has Mirabella given you

a relaxed but impeccably polite air, and

he remarked, “Mirabella’s silver needle technique is truly extraordinary. I’ve never seen such a reversal of practice.” Although he had only witnessed the initial needle insertion and not the crucial probing phase, the points chosen for the needles

bit surprised. “You’ve never seen this method of

nodded, “Indeed, her technique is quite unique, almost transcending the existing

point, Nikolai’s thoughts drifted to the legendary Massolio family. While

pride lay in their silver needle technique, a technique capable of pulling people

Mirabella’s method, though unique, probably had no connection to that family. After

mystery.

to voice his baseless speculations. With a smile, he added, “Each generation has its talents. I must admit, I am getting old

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