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

Chapter 1228

Apprentices can come and go, but losing one's standing? That's just not on.

Presley knew today's drama needed to be nipped in the bud, no way could Conrad keep talking. After giving David a heartfelt apology, Presley shot Conrad a look that screamed 'warning.'

Conrad just stood there, stunned, not saying a word. No one knew their mentor's ways better than him.

David had a slight smile tugging at his lips. Without even glancing at Presley or bringing up anything else, he told the staff nearby to rework this year's rankings. Once everyone got their results, he let the crowd disperse.

Soon enough, a few vice chairs left too. But as Presley made his exit, he threw a shadowy, unreadable glance at James.

"What a day, huh? And we even had you come all the way here for this," David said to Mirabella and James, his face a picture of resignation.

Mirabella just waved it off with a grin, her face glowing with indifference. "No worries."

the time and suggested, "It's getting late. How about

had turned down David's dinner invites a few times before. She tilted

"Yeah." James nodded.

gave

called his assistant to book a table. After hanging up, just as he was about to leave, he noticed his awkward apprentice still

like he wanted to say

David rolled his eyes.

Devon off to the side. She raised an eyebrow and said, "Why not invite your

his throat and

formula Mirabella had given him. Coming over, he nodded at her and offered the formula back. "This

for it. "Keep it. I don't need

like gold dust to pharmacists, and he'd never seen

guide. You don't have to