Mirabe nced at Michelle, her tone as breezy as a summer day, "Alright, now get lost."


    Michelle''s jaw dropped, but she couldn''t muster a word.


    Mirabe slipped her hand into her pocket, realizing she hadn''t taken out her phone. Deciding not to waste any more time on them, she headed towards the entrance of Herb & Hearth.


    Heather instinctively moved to block her path, but just then, a car zoomed by, its headlights blinding her. She stumbled, raising a hand to shield her eyes.


    Mirabe paused and turned to look at the now stationary car. Her eyebrows lifted slightly, the coldness on her face softening a bit.


    Soon, the car''s lights clicked off, and Wyatt stepped out from the driver''s seat, respectfully opening the rear door.


    James emerged, his gaze locking onto Mirabe as he walked over.


    Mirabe, spotting him, simply said, "You''re back."


    James'' lips curved slightly, the iciness on his handsome face melting away as he looked deeply into her eyes and hummed in acknowledgment, "Tried calling you, but no answer."


    Mirabe didn''t question how he knew she was at Knox''s diner, simply lifting her chin slightly, "Left my phone inside. Have you eaten yet?"


    "Just got off the ne, haven''t had the chance," James nced briefly at Heather and Michelle standing nearby, "Trouble?"


    His presence wasmanding, and that nce alone made Heather and Michelle tense up involuntarily, a chill running down their spines.


    Mirabe shrugged, "Let''s focus on dinner."


    Hearing this, James didn''t press further and soon, they entered the diner side by side.


    Michelle, wanting to follow, was stopped by Wyatt standing in her way.


    Wyatt, usuallyid-back, wasn''t someone to mess with. Michelle shrank back under his cold gaze.


    This guy...


    Meanwhile, Heather grabbed Michelle''s arm, shaking her head slightly before politely nodding at Wyatt and pulling Michelle away.


    It wasn''t until they reached their car that Heather finally let go.


    Michelle, puzzled, asked, "Cousin, why did you..."


    Heather knew what she was asking, her voice slightly heavy, "That''s someone


    from the Shepherd family. They''re way out of our league."


    Michelle was taken aback, "The Shepherd family... from Riverdale?"


    "Exactly." Heather got into the car.


    Her mind was a whirlwind. She had once attended a family gathering and seen a member of the Shepherd family from afar. Despite the time that had passed, the person''s imposing presence and striking features were unforgettable.


    She couldn''t be mistaken.


    But how did Mirabe know someone from the Shepherd family? And they seemed quite familiar with each other.


    Dealing with the Davis family was already a headache, and now discovering Mirabe''s close ties with the Shepherd family... If she had known about Mirabe''s powerful connections, she wouldn''t have dared to cross her!


    At this moment, Heather was deeply worried about the future of the Pledger family.


    Michelle started the car, ncing at her cousin in the rearview mirror, "So, are we still going to stake out Parkside High School for Mirabe tomorrow?"


    Heather massaged her temples and after a long pause, she finally shook her head, "No, let''s not. Confronting her might just make things worse."