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.

cast him a brief glance

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

the stern–faced man, “This

sizing up a suspect. Yet, in the face of his scrutiny, Mirabella remained as serene as ever, not betraying a hint of intimidation. This surprised him, though his brows furrowed

harbor some hope. However, seeing her in person, he hadn’t expected Nikolai’s friend to be so

belittle her, but at such an age, and a young lady no less, how proficient

crossed Johnny’s eyes. Pressing a hand to his forehead, he didn’t wait for Nikolai to respond before saying. “Didn’t Dane say he was almost home?

stemmed from seeing Mirabella as just a young girl. He had Intentionally hinted at her youth

were in vain.

walk out, Nikolai cleared his throat and said

a pause, Johnny replied, “Let’s wait for

Riverdale Pharmacists‘ Guild spoke volumes about Dane’s capabilities. Johnny couldn’t risk his employer’s well–being on an unknown