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

Chapter 558

Nikolai refilled his coffee cup, the rich aroma of freshly brewed java filling the air. “He’s back at the Riverdale Pharmacists‘ Guild,” he said. “He’s preparing for the annual promotion assessment.”

Johnny wasn’t surprised. He had heard the guy was gunning for a Senior Pharmacist title the last time they talked.

With a chuckle, he offered a compliment, “Given his talents, climbing the ranks should be a walk in the park.”

Nikolai shook his head. “The Guild’s got only a spot or two for promotions each year. This time, it’s all in his hands.” “It’s not just luck, though. Skill’s the real deal,” Owen mused, joining in the conversation after a few seconds of thought.

Seeing Owen toss out a rare compliment, Johnny breathed a little easier. He had been given strict orders to cozy up to the Reeves family–especially Dane. Unfortunately, Dane had already returned to the capital.

disguise. Without him, they could avoid the potentially

in agreement, “Anyone who makes it into the Pharmacists‘ Guild is one in a million.” Hearing this, Mirabella, who had been sitting quietly, perked up. She had some recollection of the Pharmacists‘ Guild. Its standards, as far as she remembered, were pretty average.

be interested in joining

Mirabella bluntly cut him off, “I’m not interested.” Her fingers danced idly on the tabletop, her

How could she refuse so flatly?

Pharmacists‘ Guild

being

he quickly shook it off. It seemed

figured perhaps the Guild was no big deal after

really matter. She had the backing of the Shepherd family, and with such protection, even with a common background, she

Asher strolled into the room and took a seat beside Nikolai. He had initially wanted to sit closer to James but thought better of it after the little incident downstairs. Despite his opportunistic nature, he knew that if it wasn’t for his father’s sake, James might not