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."

taken such a gamble, even if it meant losing out on first place

instead of overshadowing Devon, he'd

"Do you think David's a fool? Hasn't he seen

fists, keeping his

"And what about that girl? You got the potion from her, yet you say you don't know her? And you didn't know she's a nominal

came from another source, but honestly, I don't know

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

could the potion you swapped just happen to be made by a Vice

coincidences don't just

him the potion. Given their rocky

wonder she was quick to drop the Keller family's

Conrad's face turned grim.

of David. A Vice President pops up out of nowhere, and suddenly, you're the one in the spotlight. Since you're my apprentice, David's real target