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.

he added, "You were about to say Mirabella has the Shepherd family behind her,

was taken aback. "What are

ago. He sidestepped his father's question. "You've

had never mentioned James's health to anyone. How did Dane

you hear that?" Nikolai

casually adjusted his sleeve. "I've got

"And? So

someone who can't even keep himself safe

hearing this, blurted out, "Are you crazy? Going

for that," Dane said with a slight smirk. "Who'd bother with someone who's already got one foot in the grave?

he be unaware that Mirabella had already taken care of

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

slump into his chair, feeling a mix of bitterness and resignation, ending with a soft

He asked Marian, the family