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."

he'd known, he wouldn't have taken such a gamble, even

of overshadowing Devon, he'd taken

"Do you think David's a fool? Hasn't he seen more than you? You tried

fists, keeping

the potion from her, yet you say

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

narrowing his eyes, "You might want to

could the potion you swapped just happen to be made by

perfect coincidences don't

then thought of his cousin, who had given him the potion. Given their rocky relationship and her possible

drop the Keller family's name; it was all

Conrad's face turned grim.

"Don't blame me for how I spoke in front of David. A Vice President pops up out of nowhere, and suddenly, you're the one in the spotlight. Since you're my