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

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.”

not talk about him. It’ll only spoil

poured Nikolai a cup of

raised his head to look at

thoughtful moment, he said, “It seems, James, that you’ve recovered quite a bit. Has

a relaxed but impeccably polite air,

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 were enough to demonstrate

surprised. “You’ve never

technique is quite unique, almost

While little

technique, a technique capable of pulling people back from death’s door.

down by the older generations, with no one certain of their veracity. Mirabella’s method, though unique, probably had no

mystery.

speculations. With a smile, he added, “Each generation has its talents. I must admit, I am getting old and must concede.”