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.

absence might be a blessing in disguise. Without him, they could avoid the potentially awkward conversation about the medicine swap. After all, Johnny hadn’t mentioned his second request for Mirabella to re–examine Owen to the Reeves family.

refocused on the conversation, nodding 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

would you be interested

off, “I’m not interested.” Her fingers danced

up at Mirabella, perplexed. How could she refuse so flatly? Was she

the Pharmacists‘

Nikolai had hinted at before being interrupted? Could she be a pharmacist? A

thought flashed through Johnny’s mind, but he quickly

a twinge of regret. But then he remembered her medical expertise and potion–making prowess and figured perhaps the Guild was no big deal after all. Aside from

backing of the Shepherd family, and with such protection, even with a

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 have bothered to show up today.