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

Chapter 566

Mirabella set the bottle back on the table, turned her head with a playful gaze, and smirked at Asher. “Did you use my recipe to brew this potion?”

Asher shifted uncomfortably under her scrutinizing eyes, his fingers twitching but not daring to retrieve the bottle.

He knew, of course, that Dane’s potion was concocted following Mirabella’s instructions. But what of it? If it worked, that was all that mattered, right?

Nikolai, overhearing the exchange, suddenly fixed his eyes on Mirabella’s face. After a brief pause, his attention darted to the bottle on

the table.

He moved quickly, almost clumsily, bumping into his chair in his haste. Johnny, sitting nearby, jumped to his aid, worried that Nikolai might cause a scene.

noticed Johnny. He grabbed the bottle, unscrewed the cap, and inhaled deeply. He wasn’t an pharmacist, but his knowledge of pharmacology was extensive, and he immediately recognized the ingredients of

who knows what. He had asked Dane about it, only to receive a vague

time, at a loss for words. Pure research would have been one thing, but this was theft, plain and simple. Suddenly unsteady, Nikolai fumbled with the bottle, which fell with a clatter onto the table and rolled onto the floor.

stood hastily and moved to Nikolai’s side. Before he could utter a word, Nikolai’s

etched across his face. He wondered how

further ire. He had only wanted to hand over the potion to Owen in front of Mirabella and be done with it.

room was steeped in

the floor, placing it back on the table. “To

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Mirabella, sensing her thinly veiled patience. Despite her composed exterior, he knew better. His gaze swept over Asher with a glint of annoyance. The Reeves family, he mused, all seemed to lack the makings of leadership, save for Nikolai. Rising gracefully, James casually draped an arm over Mirabella’s shoulder.

we heading to the library?” James‘ voice was light, prompting her.