The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 1403

Dane merely pursed his lips, his response almost instantaneous and without hesitation: "Impossible."

He had come this far, even gone as far as to involve the prestigious Shepherd family; there was simply no turning back now—not that it was up to him anymore.

For from the moment he accepted that significant offer from Presley, his fate was sealed with no avenue for retreat.

Should he abandon his course now, he would not only be offending Presley.

Dane composed himself, no longer wishing to hear his father's mood-dampening words.

Standing up, he made his stance clear, "I don't wish to argue about this anymore. No amount of talking will change things. Presley has the medicine. If we want to save James, then let Mirabella exchange the recipe for it."

Dane spoke with a cold voice.

Nikolai opened his mouth to speak, but seeing Dane’s determination, he understood no words could sway him. He stopped himself, closed his eyes, but then seemed to remember something just as Dane was about to leave, calling out to him once more.

"One last question, does James's sudden illness have anything to do with you?"

Dane's fingers curled slightly as he turned to look at Nikolai, his expression serene, revealing nothing, "No, crossing James brings us no benefits. His condition... it's just unfortunate timing, giving Presley an opportunity to demand the recipe."

Nikolai looked at Dane’s calm demeanor, unsure whether to believe him or to deceive himself. Finally, he could only say bitterly, "Dane, I hope you never come to regret your choices."

"Never will." Dane clenched his fists, his face stern.

With that, he strode out of the living room.

Nikolai slumped onto the couch, the discomfort in his chest nothing compared to his disappointment in Dane.