Chapter 1656

As Mirabella mulled over her thoughts, the butler returned from a phone call. He shot a glance at Keir, then leaned in to whisper something to him.

Jim listened, furrowing his brow briefly before casually saying, "Not interested."

"Got it," the butler nodded, expecting that response. "I'll let them know."

Jim waved him away.

Watching the butler leave, Mirabella, always polite and thoughtful, said, "Uncle Chester, if you have things to do, feel free to go ahead."

"No, not at all," Jim replied with a warm smile. Even if he were busy, it wouldn't hold a candle to the joy of spending time with his niece.

"Okay," Mirabella said softly, gently running her fingers over the gift box she held. Just then, a servant brought over a glass of water. She accepted it with a polite "thank you."

a sip, her phone buzzed in her pocket. It was a message on Messenger. Knowing it

that she finally pulled out her phone. Seeing the

this call," Mirabella said, standing

course," Jim

the garden corridor before answering. By

"Nellie, is there something you need?" Mirabella asked,

the other end. After a pause, she finally spoke, "Rea, where

an eyebrow, glanced back into the hall through the glass door, and simply

here," Nellie's voice was a bit hoarse, her fingers gripping the phone so tightly

Nellie, your sharp eye

recognize it? How could she ever forget?

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