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

Chapter 501

Asher had raised his voice not to dismiss the company but merely to remind Mirabella of her standing. It wasn’t intended as a harsh eviction, after all. The Reeves family had always placed a high value on proper

etiquette.

He straightened up, dropping his arms from their folded position, and without another word, made his way towards the exit.

The butler, seeing this, wiped the sweat from his brow and turned his attention back to Mirabella, whispering, “Ms. Mirabella, Mr. Asher can be a bit blunt. He didn’t mean any harm–please, don’t take it to heart.”

Mirabella stepped through the threshold with a slight arch of her brow, murmuring an acknowledgment.

Soon after, the butler led Mirabella into the grand living room. Beside Nikolai sat an unfamiliar middle–aged man–roughly in his thirties–with a rugged brow and a serious mien, exuding an unmistakable aura of authority.

him a brief glance

you’ve finally arrived,” said Nikolai, his face lighting up with

the stern–faced man, “This is the

man’s piercing gaze landed on Mirabella, his expression stern as if he were sizing up a suspect. Yet, in the face of his scrutiny, Mirabella remained as serene as ever, not betraying a hint of intimidation.

had heard so much about this young friend from Nikolai that he had begun to harbor some hope. However, seeing her in person, he hadn’t expected Nikolai’s friend

and a young lady no less, how proficient could she be

to respond before saying. “Didn’t Dane say he was almost home? I think I’ll wait for Dane to treat my husband.”

a young girl. He had Intentionally hinted at her youth

were in vain.

walk out, Nikolai cleared his throat and

replied, “Let’s wait for Dane.”

prestige of being a mid–level apothecary from the Riverdale Pharmacists‘ Guild spoke volumes about Dane’s capabilities. Johnny