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

Chapter 1386

Dane knew Presley had someone powerful backing him, but he hadn't expected anyone who could even make the Shepherd family take notice. No wonder Mr. Boyd had been pressured into handing over control not too long ago.

With a firm grip on the incense box, Dane turned to Presley. "Alright, I'll give it a shot."

After all, it was just ordinary incense. Once it was burning, it wouldn't draw any attention. And even if someone did trace it back to the incense, it wouldn't prove anything. Coincidences happen, right?

Seeing Dane agree, Presley's expression softened a bit. "To achieve great things, you need guts. If you're going to be scared all the time, you might as well have chosen to be a simple pharmacist from the start."

Dane nodded, his respect growing. "You're right, Mr. President."

At the mention of 'President,' Presley raised an eyebrow but coughed slightly, trying to maintain a serious demeanor. "Let's just keep that as a joke for now."

After checking the time, Presley stood up from the couch. "Is there anything else you need?"

Dane quickly got to his feet. "No, that's it. I won't take up any more of your time." Presley waved him off, indeed having things to do outside.

Three days passed in a blur.

had just settled into a chair when he saw Trevor, who had been lying in bed, jump up and rush to the bathroom. Raising

emerged, clutching his stomach and looking utterly exhausted. He crawled back into bed and leaned weakly against the headboard. "In all my years, I've never spent twenty out of twenty-four hours running to the

been like

legs, his tone light. "A bit of

convinced his son's sharp wit couldn't possibly

you guys doing in those uncharted forests?" James asked, ignoring his father's

else?" Trevor shrugged, keeping his expression

be nice to have that kind of time

wouldn't care even

tilted his head, eyeing Trevor. "Especially since you almost risked your life

was a

you see, no

James chuckled softly.

Trevor was left speechless.

for long and soon shifted topics. However, they barely exchanged a few words before Trevor made another dash for

'detox' is supposed to last," Trevor said upon returning to

James remarked, "That reminds me,

your team's