The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 481

Sticking to the principle of politeness, Asher didn't bother to question Mirabella's words. Instead, he offered a smile and said, "Dad, even Mirabella admits it's tough. Maybe we shouldn't brag in front of everyone."

The fool!

Nikolai took a deep breath to suppress the annoyance welling up in his chest, waved his hand dismissively, and said, "Just get out of here. Don't dampen the mood."

Asher noticed that his father was indeed getting heated. Having achieved his own goal, he quickly excused himself.

As Nikolai watched him leave, he let out a small sigh, no longer in the mood to bring up the Foxglove. "My son doesn't know any better. I apologize for his behavior."

"It's alright," Mirabella said with a pressed-lip smile, not taking it to heart. Then she stood up and excused herself, "I'm going to visit the powder room." She soon left the main hall.

Nikolai's gaze returned to the table, his aged face momentarily showing a bittersweet smile as he sighed, "So narrow-minded."

James glanced at Nikolai, his serene face showing little emotion. "It's just his nature."

Nikolai shook his head. "Let's not talk about him. It'll only spoil the mood."

With a deliberate calm, James poured Nikolai a cup of tea. "Have some tea."

Nikolai took the cup, quietly sipped, and then raised his head to look at James again.

After a thoughtful moment, he said, "It seems, James, that you've recovered quite a bit. Has Mirabella given you any more acupuncture treatments lately?"

James regarded Nikolai and simply responded, "You're being too modest."

Nikolai shook his head and then stood up. "Just sit tight, James. I'm going to check in on the kitchen. Knox's grandson is head chef today, and I want to see how he's doing."

James nodded slightly.

Soon after, Nikolai took his leave.

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Meanwhile, Mirabella had asked one of the Mendoza family servants for directions to the restroom. On her return to the main hall, she ran into Asher again. He was in conversation with one of Knox's apprentices.