The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 191

Collins rubbed his nose and offered a sheepish grin. "Quite the unique welcome gift. What's in there? Sand or some quirky trinket?"

Young girls had a penchant for creative stuff. Collins had lost count of how many such gifts he had received on behalf of others.

Leo shot him a glance. "My sister wouldn't give something that's just run-of-the-mill."

"What is it, then?" Collins' curiosity was piqued.

Recalling the serious expression on his sister's face that morning when she handed him the medicine, Leo didn't keep it a secret, "Medicine."

"Medicine?" Collins' face took on a thoughtful expression, "What kind of medicine?"

"It's called Vitality something pill. Supposed to detoxify and repair the body, something akin to a wellness supplement, I guess," Leo explained.

At that, Collins found the name rather exotic. "Sounds like an herbal remedy. Mind if I take a look?"

Leo handed over the small bottle.

Collins opened it and took a whiff. Indeed, there was a distinct herbal scent, rich yet with an underlying freshness, nothing like the overpowering herbal concoctions one might find at the drugstore.

"This medicine smells pretty good," Collins remarked, pouring a pea-sized pill into his palm, "Have you tried it yet?"

Leo shook his head with a wry smile. "In my current state, what difference does it make whether I take it or not?" After all, his condition seemed like a foregone conclusion.

"My sister isn't interested," Leo cut him off coldly, donned his mask, and strode out of the office.

The sound of the heavy door closing left Collins blinking in confusion. "What's with the mood?"

**

After leaving the company, Leo headed to his private villa to pack some essentials, then drove back to the Davis family estate. When he tried his key in the lock, he found, to his surprise, that it wouldn't turn. Puzzled, he rang the doorbell and waited. No one came. He finally resorted to calling Delilah.

Delilah hadn't kept her phone on her, so the call went unanswered. Thus, Leo turned to dial his father.

The phone was swiftly picked up, and as Leo's gaze settled on the security door, he asked, "Dad, why doesn't the old key work anymore? Did we change the locks?"