Chapter 1238

chapter1238

"'"'I think so, but I'm not too sure about the name," James's voice was as steady as

ever.

Mirabella pulled her coat tighter and simply replied, "It's not him."

James let out a small "oh" of realization.

Mirabella gave him another glance, her look dripping with sarcasm.

About forty minutes later, they reached their meeting spot-a cozy little tavern with a charming vibe.

James looked through the car window at the tavern. It was four in the afternoon, and the place was empty, with no customers in sight.

Mirabella unbuckled her seatbelt just as her phone buzzed with a message from Sophia, asking when she'd arrive.

She quickly typed a reply and turned to James, "It's just a girls' meetup. It'd be awkward for you to tag along, so no need to wait for me."

James nodded, pulling his gaze back, "Alright."

Mirabella nodded, stepped out of the car, and disappeared into the tavern through its glass door.

As she entered, a welcoming chime sounded, catching the attention of the cashier at the front.

The tavern was small, with soft music playing in the background. Mirabella glanced around, spotting no other patrons. Just as she was about to speak, the curtain to her right was pulled aside.

A young woman hurried out, her words trailing behind her, "Sophie, my friend..."

She paused mid-sentence, spotting Mirabella standing nearby. Her words came to an abrupt stop.

Putting aside her striking looks, the fact that she appeared about twenty didn't match the formidable figure Sophia had imagined.

Sophia scratched her neck and, after a moment of hesitation, called out, "Boss?" Mirabella faced Sophia, not particularly surprised, "Have you been waiting long?" Sophia was still a bit stunned, "You're really... the one?"

"Or do you want to wait and see if someone else shows up?" Mirabella raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk playing on her lips.

Her presence was naturally commanding, and her words carried an undeniable confidence.

Sophia cleared her throat. Even though she was older than Mirabella, she couldn't shake off a sense of awe. She gestured toward the booth curtain, "Let's go inside and chat."

Mirabella nodded.

Sophia stepped aside, letting Mirabella go first. Once inside, she instructed the cashier, "Could you get us some coffee, no alcohol-maybe some juice instead?"

After giving the instruction, she joined Mirabella in the booth, closing the elegant wooden door behind her.

Sitting across the low table, Sophia looked at Mirabella again, her voice carrying a hint of disbelief, "I honestly thought you'd be a middle-aged guy, maybe in his thirties or forties."

Even though she'd come to terms with Mirabella being a student, seeing her in person was still a shock.

Mirabella nodded, calmly saying, "I'm sure you're not the only one who thought that."

Sophia touched her nose, wondering how someone so young could have such incredible medical skills.

As memories stirred in her mind, she softly said, "Thank you for saving me from those people back then."

A faint scar was visible on Sophia's wrist as she rested it on the table. Mirabella's eyes flickered to it briefly before she spoke in a relaxed tone, "It was just a lucky break for you. No need to dwell on it."

Sophia smiled, offering her thanks a few more times.

Outside, the staff member knocked on the wooden door. Sophia gathered her thoughts, stood to open it, and took the coffee from her hands, closing the door once more."