Chapter 478
Beneath the lavish gifts, there was bound to be a hidden agenda.
Mirabella glanced at James and responded with an almost emotionless tone, “Yeah, but there’s not much left.”
James could sense the reluctance in her voice. He casually took out his phone, opened his banking app, and transferred twelve thousand bucks to her in two quick taps.
When Mirabella’s phone chimed twice, she looked at James and fished out her device. Her fingers paused over the notification of the transfer, and she said with mock severity, “Really, what’s this about? It’s
just sandalwood. I’ve got plenty of that. When we get back, I’ll just hand you a box. No need for all this fuss!”
James‘ eyes flicked to the confirmation of payment on his screen, and he
After accepting the transfer, something else seemed to strike Mirabeled in response.
right?”
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and you mentioned you’ve had some heart palpitations,
She
offered generously.
James just watched her quietly, sensing he might not want to hear what was coming next.
“I’ll throw in a bottle of heart pills for you, too. Good for all sorts of cardiac emergenc
James was speechless, and in the driver’s seat, Wyatt almost couldn’t contain his laughter. Ms. Mirabella was surely heaven–sent to keep James in line. Her words never followed the expected script.
Having received a hefty sum, Mirabella turned to gaze out the car window. Her black coat made her skin even usually sharp features softened with her good mood, adding a touch of serene grace.
more
striking, and her
Half an hour later, they arrived at the Mendoza Estate. Numerous luxury cars were parked outside the estate, yet James‘ vehicle was the most unassuming and discreet among them.
Stepping out of the car, Mirabella gave a quick glance around before adjusting her coat.
Soon after, Wyatt came over with gifts in hand, handing one to Mirabella. “Ms. Mirabella, this is a present James picked out, especially
for you.”
She accepted it with a word of thanks.
At the entrance to the Mendoza Estate, a butler welcomed the guests. He saw James alight from the car and had already sent someone to inform Mr. Knox. He recognized the young man’s esteemed status as an honored guest of the Mendoza family.
Before long, Mr. Knox emerged, his face brightening with respect upon seeing James. “James.”
With a slight nod to Mr. Knox, James handed his gift to the butler. “Happy birthday. May you age like fine wine.”
Mr. Knox chuckled appreciatively, “Thank you, thank you.”
He then turned to Mirabella, standing beside James, his eyes lighting up. “Mirabella.”
Mirabella chose to ignore his experimental gaze, and handed over her gift. “Happy birthday, Knox.”
“Ha, if you’d become my apprentice, I’d be even happier,” Knox jested.
Mirabella merely smiled and replied, “Then you might be too happy for your own good.”
Catching the hint of rejection, Knox cleared his throat and suggested, “Let’s head inside.”
Taking the lead, he started towards the mansion.
James watched Knox’s departing figure thoughtfully for a moment before turning to Mirabella. “Seems like Knox really does want to take you on as his apprentice.”
Raising an eyebrow, Mirabella replied with a touch of pride, “Can’t help it. I’m just too exceptional.”
Accustomed to her shameless confidence, James simply gave her a look and remained silent, then proceeded through the grand doors of the Mendoza Estate.
