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

Chapter 1713

The shopkeeper squinted at his phone, wondering if his eyes were deceiving him. Where was the rare, precious medicine he was promised? Was this it? Really?

Mirabella caught his bewildered look and asked, "What's up? Is it not available?"

Pulled back to reality, the shopkeeper looked up, his face showing a mix of confusion and disbelief. "Is this everything you need?"

"Yeah, why? Is there a problem?" Mirabella asked, genuinely curious.

"Uh, no..." His cheek twitched as he glanced at the list on her phone again, quietly admitting to himself that relying on superstitions was pointless. The old saying about a twitching left eye bringing fortune was clearly nonsense.

With a sigh, he said, "Give me a sec, I'll get everything for you."

After speaking, he took out his phone, snapped a picture of the list on Mirabella's screen, and headed back to the counter, not forgetting to grab his freshly brewed coffee.

Mirabella watched him, speechless. This shopkeeper was quite the character.

minutes later, he returned with a clear plastic bag and dropped

the no-frills packaging, amused. Well, this was definitely a no- nonsense

checked the contents. To her surprise, the seasonal herbs that required careful selection were spot

wrong," the shopkeeper boasted, chin up with pride. He was nearing fifty but barely had any wrinkles, looking more like thirty-five or

eyebrow and gave him a two-word nod

He gave her a thumbs-up,

little," Mirabella replied

see someone your age

how much for these herbs

In thirty years of running this shop, he'd never been asked for a discount like this. Clearly, small talk

and said firmly, "Sorry, it's a small business, no discounts... It's $2,853 total. Card, cash, or mobile

at him, "No chance

never hurt to try. Who

his resolve firm, "Sorry,

but the