The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 480

Nikolai didn't press further but shifted the topic with a smile, "By the way, are you into herbs?"

Mirabella raised an eyebrow in confusion at Nikolai's query.

With a chuckle, Nikolai elaborated, "I've spent the last two years cultivating some Foxglove. Maybe you'd like to take a look at my herb garden when you have a moment?"

Mirabella's face showed a hint of surprise. She was about to respond when Asher, Nikolai's son, had quietly approached and cut in. "Dad, you're getting mixed up. We don't have any Foxglove in our garden. Let's not give anyone a reason to laugh at us."

The Reeves and Mendoza families had long been close allies, and since it was Knox's birthday, Asher naturally joined his father at the Mendoza family's birthday celebration. He hadn't expected to run into Mirabella there.

Asher had a great deal of respect for Mirabella's potion-making skills after watching her work, but that respect hadn't extended beyond professional admiration. He certainly didn't share his father's near obsession with her.

Seeing his father carelessly mention the secret cultivation of Foxglove, Asher felt compelled to intervene, emphasizing the word 'outsiders' to make his point.

Surprised by his younger son's interruption, Nikolai furrowed his brow and turned to Asher with a scolding look. "Asher, is that any way to interrupt someone?"