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

Chapter 1384

Dane took a deep breath, trying to keep his cool as he said, "You can still take back the message, just give me your phone."

Nikolai turned his gaze away, his hands buried deep in his pockets. After a pause, he looked back at Dane. "Listen, son, you need to hear me out. Presley might seem untouchable, but don't forget Mirabella has her own powerful connections..."

Nikolai spoke with a heavy heart, trying to get through to Dane, but Dane cut him off right away.

"Enough, Dad. It's the same old story. This is really about you keeping your pride intact, isn't it? You call it being stubborn, but I'm just looking out for my future."

Dane was sick of his father's lectures. He shook his head and didn't ask for the phone again. "Even if you spill the beans to Mirabella, what difference does it make? You clearly don't get Presley. When he wants something, he gets it, no question."

Nikolai looked at his son, feeling a wave of sadness. Who was this young man standing in front of him? He never thought his son would lose his principles like this.

father's eyes again. Tilting his head up, he added, "You were about to say Mirabella has the Shepherd family behind her, right? But what if even

"What are

what Presley had shared with him a couple of days ago. He sidestepped his father's question. "You've been taking care of James's

puzzled. He had never mentioned James's health to

hear

his sleeve. "I've

"And?

can't even keep himself safe protect anyone else?" Dane remarked

out, "Are you crazy? Going after

chops for that," Dane said with a slight smirk. "Who'd bother with someone who's already got

unaware that Mirabella had already taken care

but Dane wasn't interested. "Dad, since you're not willing to help, just take it easy and rest at

away, not bothering to glance back at Nikolai, The door slammed shut leaving Nikolai to slump into his chair, feeling a mix of bitterness and resignation, ending with a soft sigh. He could only hope that James would show mercy to Dane

things to Presley. He asked Marian, the family housekeeper, to keep an eye on Nikolai before