Chapter 1240

"'"'I think so, but I'm not too sure about the name," James's voice was as steady as

ever.

Mirabella pulled her coat tighter and simply replied, "It's not him."

James let out a small "oh" of realization.

Mirabella gave him another glance, her look dripping with sarcasm.

About forty minutes later, they reached their meeting spot-a cozy little tavern with a charming vibe.

James looked through the car window at the tavern. It was four in the afternoon, and the place was empty, with no customers in sight.

Mirabella unbuckled her seatbelt just as her phone buzzed with a message from Sophia, asking when she'd arrive.

reply and turned to James, "It's just a girls' meetup. It'd be awkward for you to tag along, so no need to

pulling his

and disappeared into the tavern through its

chime sounded, catching the attention of the cashier at the

soft music playing in the background. Mirabella glanced around, spotting no other patrons. Just as she was about to speak, the curtain to her right was

hurried out, her words trailing behind her,

Mirabella standing nearby. Her words came to an

aside her striking looks, the fact that she appeared about twenty didn't match the

her neck and, after a moment of hesitation, called out, "Boss?" Mirabella faced Sophia, not particularly surprised, "Have you been

else shows up?" Mirabella

and her words carried

Even though she was older than Mirabella, she couldn't shake off a sense of awe. She gestured toward the booth curtain, "Let's

Mirabella nodded.

go first. Once inside, she instructed the cashier, "Could you get

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