The Billionaire's True Heiress: From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 275

A smile finally flickered in Dane’s eyes. “Yeah, you’re the princess.”

Claire was so caught off guard she almost forgot to breathe. Since when did this guy know how to be sweet? She felt herself blush for half a second, then lifted her chin and nodded with total confidence. “That’s right, I am the princess.”

Dane laughed, low and warm. “Then, Princess, would you mind helping me make this medicinal wine?”

Claire shot him a look that said, Are you serious? Dane just grinned and held out his hand. She put her hand in his, shaking her head but smiling. “Come on, let’s get to work.”

Claire took the lead, sorting and prepping the herbs, while Dane did whatever she needed. Once everything was ready, she dropped the herbs into a glass jar and poured in some good white liquor.

“Isn’t this a little too strong for Baldrick?” Dane asked.

“It’s fine,” Claire said, giving the jar a gentle swirl. “Once the herbs soak, the medicine and alcohol blend together. He’ll only have a sip a day. It won’t cause any problems.”

“Alright, I’ll trust you.”

They spent half an hour in the storage room, mixing and measuring, until everything was just right. When they finally came out, Baldrick had already sent word to the kitchen to start dinner. Looked like they’d be eating at the Green family’s place tonight.

Claire settled next to her grandpa and immediately noticed a beautiful mahogany box on the coffee table. It looked old, the kind of thing with a story behind it.

“Claire, that’s a little something to welcome you,” Baldrick said.

Claire guessed it was probably some family jewelry, another heirloom passed down. “Thank you, Baldrick,” she said as she accepted the gift.

“Claire, come with me for a moment,” Baldrick said.

He wanted her to do an acupuncture session, which had been part of Claire’s plan for this visit anyway. But as soon as the two of them started to leave together, Padgett’s eyes narrowed with suspicion.

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