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.

Tilting his head up, he added, "You

aback. "What

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

James's health to anyone.

you hear

sleeve. "I've

"And? So

himself safe protect anyone else?" Dane remarked

hearing this, blurted out, "Are you

smirk. "Who'd bother with someone who's already got one foot in the grave? It'd be

Could he be unaware that Mirabella had already taken

opened his mouth to speak, but Dane wasn't interested. "Dad, since you're not willing

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

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