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

Chapter 489

Asher noted the rare solemnity in his father’s voice and, without further thought, nodded in agreement.

“Alright.”

Nikolai then turned to James, addressing him with a respectful nod, “Mr. James, Ms. Mirabella, do drop by the Reeves residence when you have a moment. Got some family matters to attend to, so I’ll be off.” With that

that, Nikolai didn’t wait for James and Mirabella to respond and hurried away.

Mirabella watched Nikolai’s retreating figure for a few seconds before her gaze drifted away. Vincent, who had been sitting beside her, didn’t leave. Instead, he kept the conversation going about the math competition, “You know, Mirabella, that competition…”

He trailed off, then looked up, his handsome face showing a touch of confusion. James seemed to be watching him with a strange intensity.

inquire directly, Vincent simply nodded politely when their eyes

hardly touched his food, focusing instead on helping Mirabella with hers. He nodded back at Vincent, his movements smooth and practiced

met.

a hint of surprise crossed Vincent’s eyes, and now he found

then, the birthday boy Knox approached, with Vincent’s mother Aimee trailing behind him. Knox took a seat

slightly, his handsome face polite. “You’re too

grandson, Vincent. He prepared today’s meal. How is it? To your

thought, “Heh, so Grandpa tells outsiders

his grandfather, momentarily questioning

good,” James responded, his tone neutral.

cast a silent

tried to teach the boy how to cook, but he just doesn’t take it. Otherwise, his skills would

picking up his cup for a