Chapter 1710

Mirabella raised an eyebrow, casting a sideways glance at Cassie. "What? What kind of scheme are you plotting now?"

"You've got it all wrong. What mischief could I possibly be up to?" Cassie cleared her throat. "I just don't want to be apart from you, that's all."

Last night, they had decided it would be best for Cassie to stick close to James for the next few days, mainly to keep him safe.

"Is that so?" Mirabella's eyes twinkled with teasing amusement. "Can't wait for me to hit the road, huh?"

Cassie quickly straightened up, eager to defend herself. "No way! Without my sister around, even the food loses its flavor."

"Ha."

Mirabella didn't bother to call out the young man's transparent facade.

Cassie thought to himself, "These days, nobody seems to believe the truth."

from them, Grady caught their conversation and chimed in, "Miss Mira, there's no harm in taking the

of rules, but nobody in the main house

He'd probably feel more at ease without constant supervision." Grady glanced at Cassie once more but decided not

Grady asked the elderly butler after taking a look

call-seemed urgent—and left about an hour ago,"

this, Grady pondered for a moment before asking, "Did

with him." Grady felt relieved, knowing

mind. He switched gears, "Oh, by the way, there's a car race this afternoon. Fancy checking it out, Miss

skills; people with such talent usually had a genuine passion for

in watching the race. During the drive back, her mind was preoccupied with

Chester's

And her acupuncture techniques

Mirabella asked, "I'll pass on the race. But, Uncle, is there

taken aback.

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