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

Chapter 1229

Mirabella nodded, seemingly oblivious to Devon's nervousness, and simply said, "Sure thing."

Devon's heart did a little happy dance. "Thanks a lot."

Mirabella smiled, "No problem."

Not wanting to overstay his welcome, Devon took the recipe and headed out.

Meanwhile, after leaving the exam area, Conrad was called in for a chat with Presley. Standing in the office, Conrad waited as Presley stayed silent for what felt like ages, his face dark and brooding.

Conrad hung his head, feeling a mix of regret and anxiety.

"You really messed up," the Vice President snapped, clearly frustrated. "I thought when you mentioned those ingredients earlier, you were ready to show off your skills. Didn't expect you'd just swap it with someone else's work. Quite the move." Conrad's throat felt tight, "I had no idea the President had that potion."

have taken such a gamble, even if it

instead of overshadowing Devon, he'd taken a

a fool? Hasn't he seen

his fists, keeping his mouth

about that girl? You got the potion from her, yet you say you don't know her? And you

at this, "The potion came from another source, but honestly, I

angry, the Vice President stayed calm, narrowing his eyes, "You might want to consider if you've been set

potion you swapped just happen to be made by a Vice President who appeared out of

perfect coincidences don't

cousin, who had given him the potion. Given

the Keller family's name; it was all a setup to

Conrad's face turned grim.

at Conrad, saying, "Don't blame me for how I spoke in front of David. A Vice President pops up out of nowhere, and suddenly, you're