The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 418

Donald inhaled deeply, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee hanging in the air like an inviting cloud. His mind was buzzing with anticipation.

For a connoisseur like him, the scent alone was enough to judge the quality of the coffee beans. And with that unique coffee tin... there was no doubt about it. This brew had to be from his prized collection.

His gaze settled on the steaming cup of coffee with its caramel crema, and he was utterly baffled. How on earth did his special blend end up here?

With trembling hands, he lifted the cup and took a tentative sip. The full-bodied flavor enveloped his taste buds, and although it should have tasted heavenly, it felt as bitter as quinine on his tongue. It was enough to make him want to cry.

Shawn, oblivious to Donald's turmoil, savored his own sip and, after a moment of reflection, praised the coffee with closed eyes, "Smooth with a hint of chocolate and a touch of nuttiness. This aged blend is truly a delight."

Hearing Shawn's comments twisted the knife in Donald's gut. Delightful, indeed. He had gone to such lengths to acquire and age this blend for seven or eight years, and it was too precious for him to even consider drinking himself!

As Shawn refilled his own cup and noticed Donald's was empty, he topped it off and casually inquired, "Donald, what do you make of this coffee?"

Donald's hand shook again as he forced a thin smile. "It's quite... quite good..."

After a few seconds, Donald's eyes landed on the coffee tin on the table, and he asked, "Where did you pick up this fine blend, if I may ask?"

A paternal smile spread across Shawn's face as he glanced at Mirabella, who was curled up on the couch, scrolling through her phone. "Oh, it wasn't bought. It was a gift from one of Mira's friends."

At that, Donald felt like exploding. The nerve of some people, using his coffee to curry favor.

He knew it! On his last visit to Riverdale, that brat hadn't bothered to stop by the family home. Now, it was clear he had something to hide.

"I'll be sure to send you back home with some. It's not a large batch, but it's perfect for an occasional indulgence," Shawn offered politely.