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

Chapter 488

Asher stood there, awkward as ever, caught between a rock and a hard place. To drink or not to drink that was the question. His every move seemed to amplify his discomfort under the indifferent gaze of James. It was obvious to him that James was deliberately ignoring him, acting as if he didn’t even exist.

After a moment of hesitation, Asher took the plunge and downed his drink. Clearing his throat, he ventured, “Mr. James, if you ever find yourself with some free time, you’re welcome to drop by the Reeves estate.”

James hardly looked up, offering only a noncommittal grunt, his tone laced with a hint of impatience that was hard to miss.

Mirabella, who had been enjoying her meal, glanced up at Asher, then gave a mysterious look that swept from him to Asher and back again before she returned to her dinner.

Asher caught that brief exchange of looks and frowned. In the past, James had always treated him with a courtesy befitting his father’s reputation, but today, things were different. His gaze shifted to Mirabella, suspecting that she might have whispered something in James‘ ear,

At that moment, Asher’s already nonexistent fondness for Mirabella plummeted into the negatives.

Then Vincent, having shed his chef’s apron, entered the main hall. His eyes scanned the room before heading straight for Mirabella’s table. Upon spotting Asher, Vincent nodded politely. “Asher.”

acknowledgment broke the awkward silence that had enveloped Asher. With a serene smile, Asher gathered himself. “Vincent, your culinary skills have really come a long way under your grandfather’s tutelage. Impressive,

into a modest smile. “Thank you, Asher. You flatter

turned to Mirabella, pulled out the chair beside her without the formalities and sat down. “Mirabella, how do you find the dishes tonight?” His eyes were bright and clear, still holding the

a cursory glance

“Quite good. A significant improvement over your last stint at the health food restaurant. You’re ready to

onto his cheeks. “There’s still so much to

eyebrow. “You have a talent for this. You should delve into some pharmacology books.”

at the

them up at the bookstore or check

up straighter.

and resumed

had lingered and overheard the exchange, was taken aback to find that Mirabella was schoolmates with Knox’s grandson and

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