Chapter 487


    Collins tapped on his conversation with Mirabe, scanning for any irregrities. Finding none, he


    casually remarked, “My Messenger’s working just fine. Why don’t you send another message to


    double–check?”


    Mirabe responded by sending an emoji, which, to her frustration, bounced back, “Looks like I’m on


    your


    block list.”


    The mention of being blocked suddenly reminded her of a certain goofball she had blocked on her own


    Messenger list.


    “Blocked? Why on earth would I block you…” Collins began with a chuckle, shaking his head in


    disbelief as he navigated to his settings and checked the block list. His speech trailed off abruptly when


    he spotted Mirabe’s nickname among the blocked contacts


    Holy smokes, this was some kind of witchcraft! Since when had he ever blocked Mirabe?


    Rubbing his eyes, Collins began to suspect he’d stumbled into the most bizarre mystery of the year.


    quickly unblocked her.


    “Mirabe, I swear I had no idea you were blocked. I would never do such a low–down thing.” Collins


    exined with utmost seriousness. After all, it was more likely for Leo to end up on that list than


    Mirabe.


    He


    Mirabe, although baffled, decided not to dwell on the issue. “No biggie. I should be able to get out of


    tomorrow morning’s shoot. I’ll ask for a personal day”


    “Alright, I’ll swing by and pick you up at nine,” Collins said:


    “Cool.”


    With the call ended, Collins stared at his phone screen, lost in thought. He couldn’t for the life of him


    figure out why he had blocked Mirabe.


    Shaking his head to clear it, he looked around the open space that served as both a living and dining


    room before his gaze drifted toward the studio. A look of confusion crossed his face


    Weird, wasn’t Leo just here when I was on the phone? Where’d he vanish to?


    On the other end, Mirabe sent a text to Ate, asking for a day off


    Given her ster academic record and Ate’s impression of her as a particrly well–behaved


    student, Ate didn’t hesitate to approve the request, even without a reason provided in the


    message.


    With a a slight smile and a lighter heart, Mirabe put away her phone as the Mendoza family’s dinner


    party got underway


    Considering James‘ status, Knox hadn’t ced Mirabe and James at the main table, but they weren’t


    seated with other guests either–a gesture of special treatment


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    Feeling peckish, Mirabe didn’t stand on ceremony once the food was served. She dove in, focusing


    on her meal.


    The dinner included a round of toasts, starting with the hosts and followed by the guests at their own


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    Asher’s eyes asionally drifted over to Mirabe and James‘ table, and after a while, he approached


    with a ss of wine in hand, his intention clear as day.


    “Hi Mr. James,” Asher said, nodding respectfully with a smile stered across his face.


    James, busy serving Mirabe some food, took his time responding. Finally, he set down the utensils


    and looked up at Asher. “I’ll pass on the drink, thanks,” James said coolly.


    Asher’s hand stiffened around his wine ss, his smile freezing in ce. After a few awkward seconds,


    his voice came out a bit parched. “Water, then. Wateris fine.”


    James took a casual sip from his cup of tea, set it down, and withdrew his gaze. conversation without


    another word.


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