The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 1384

Dane took a deep breath, trying to keep his cool as he said, "You can still take back the message, just give me your phone."

Nikolai turned his gaze away, his hands buried deep in his pockets. After a pause, he looked back at Dane. "Listen, son, you need to hear me out. Presley might seem untouchable, but don't forget Mirabella has her own powerful connections..."

Nikolai spoke with a heavy heart, trying to get through to Dane, but Dane cut him off right away.

"Enough, Dad. It’s the same old story. This is really about you keeping your pride intact, isn’t it? You call it being stubborn, but I’m just looking out for my future."

Dane was sick of his father's lectures. He shook his head and didn't ask for the phone again. "Even if you spill the beans to Mirabella, what difference does it make? You clearly don't get Presley. When he wants something, he gets it, no question."

Nikolai looked at his son, feeling a wave of sadness. Who was this young man standing in front of him? He never thought his son would lose his principles like this.

Dane didn’t want to see that disappointed look in his father’s eyes again. Tilting his head up, he added, "You were about to say Mirabella has the Shepherd family behind her, right? But what if even they can't protect her?"

Nikolai was taken aback. "What are you getting at?"

Dane’s eyes narrowed, remembering what Presley had shared with him a couple of days ago. He sidestepped his father’s question. "You've been taking care of James's health, haven’t you?"

Nikolai was puzzled. He had never mentioned James's health to anyone. How did Dane even know about it?

"Where'd you hear that?" Nikolai asked.