Chapter 1655

Mirabella caught the confidence in Chester's voice, as though he had a sixth sense about her preferences. She couldn't help but touch her nose a bit sheepishly before she slowly peeled open the box's second layer.

Inside lay a sleek, golden card.

It was just like the black card Shawn had handed her when she first rejoined the Davis family a couple of years back.

Seeing the card, along with Chester's demeanor, gave Mirabella the uncanny feeling that her meticulously crafted persona was starting to crack.

Just then, Chester's voice broke through her thoughts, "Good thing I checked with Zach about what you like beforehand; otherwise, I'd be in quite a pickle today."

Jim's eyes betrayed a trace of relief, thankful for his foresight. It would have been quite the blunder if he, as the elder, had flubbed the gift on a first meeting.

Mirabella's lips twitched, half-amused, as if she could visualize a comedic scene playing out in front of her. "Oh... Chester, what else did Zach mention?"

had an undertone sharp enough to make Zach shiver if he

a bit nervous around me, so he just mentioned a few of your

Mirabella's grin widened.

of Chester, yet still feeding him wrong info-definitely in need of a

Meanwhile, miles away, Zach

eyelid twitched. Rubbing his nose, he couldn't shake the

unpleasant was brewing.

kn

card, her expression a mystery. "Thank you, Chester. really do like these gifts." Jim felt a wave of relief wash over him at his niece's

éné

lightly. She had to like them; who knew what surprises lurked if

Chester, I heard you stopped by the hotel a couple of days ago. I was tied up and

to relax, felt his face

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