The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 168
The Mendozas have been renowned culinary herbalists for generations, with
their craft honed within the royal kitchens. Their mastery of medicinal cuisine was
unparalleled in the. industry. So, facing critique from someone with a deep
understanding of pharmacology was one thing, but from a teenager who looked
barely out of high school?
The middle-aged man’s expression soured. This young lady was James’ guest,
but her tone seemed a tad too showy, perhaps even snide.
He opened his mouth to retort when suddenly, Knox burst through the door, his
face etched with a mix of shock and bewilderment. “What's the thought behind
adding barley to the mix?” Knox's gaze locked onto Mirabella, a flicker of
excitement barely concealed in his voice.
Mirabella turned to regard Knox, who'd just entered, noting the apron tied around
his waist and the white arm gaiters that suggested he was, indeed, the chef
James had mentioned. Blinking, she shifted her gaze to the steaming bowl of
soup on the table, her voice light, “Barley can help balance the other herbs with
the thermal properties of the crab. Barley might seem mundane compared to
precious ingredients in the soup, but the art of herbal formulation is about
synergy. Even the most common herb can unveil its true potential with the right
combination.”
As her words settled, Knox staggered, nearly losing his composure. If not for his
hands braced against the table, he might have made quite the scene. The
middle-aged man rushed to Knox's side, offering support, then turned back to
Mirabella, unable to hide his irritation despite James* presence. “What do you
know about herbal pairing, young lady?”
Taking a deep breath, the man could barely contain his frustration. “Do you have
any ideal how many years Knox has dedicated to studying pharmacology? The
Mendoza family’s expertise in medicinal cuisine is legendary, and not once has
anyone dared to question Knox's methods!”
Mirabella cast him a cool glance. “If an expert in alternative medicine stood
before you and made the same observations, would you then consider my words
to have merit?”
Stumped by the retort, the middle-aged man stiffened. After a couple of seconds,
he muttered, “You're just being unreasonable.”
Sensing the conversation might devolve into an argument, Wyatt quickly
interjected, “Ms. Mirabella was merely sharing her thoughts, no offense intended.
Let's not take it to heart.”
The middle-aged man huffed, “If you don’t know what you're talking about, it's
better to say nothing at all.”
James frowned, his gaze,cooling significantly as he spoke up, “Does youth
preclude one from having an opinion?”
The man hadn't expected James to defend Mirabella, and his complexion
alternated between flush and pale. After a moment, considering James* stature,
he averted his gaze
Chapter 168
and mumbled an apology. “Sorry for being too blunt.” His words carried the tone
of an apology, but his demeanor suggested otherwise.
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