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 dinner?

had turned down David's dinner invites a few times before. She tilted her head towards James.

"Yeah." James nodded.

Mirabella gave David a

was thrilled and quickly called his assistant to book a table. After hanging up, just as he was about

like he wanted to say

David rolled his eyes.

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

David said, clearing his

given him. Coming over, he nodded at her and offered the formula

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

dust to pharmacists, and he'd never seen one handed over so

just a guide. You don't have to follow it to