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

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."

in her pocket. It was a message on Messenger. Knowing it was rude to check her phone in front

when the Messenger call tone chimed, that she finally pulled out her phone. Seeing the caller ID, a flicker of surprise crossed her face, though it seemed

I need to take this call," Mirabella said, standing up with

Jim replied

stepped out into the garden corridor before answering. By then, the call

there something you need?" Mirabella asked,

breathing was light on the other end. After a

eyebrow, glanced back into the hall through the glass door, and simply said, "I'm

you posted didn't quite look like anything from around here," Nellie's voice was a

"Yes, Nellie, your sharp eye caught it

she ever forget? This place had been her sole motivation for years,