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

Chapter 18

Maple Academy was one of those institutions that Mirabella had heard about, one that was undeniably founded on the almighty dollar–a private, elite school if there ever was one. With a staff of seasoned professionals and a rigorous academic hierarchy, only two types of students walked its hallowed halls; genuine geniuses and the filthy rich.

In short, if your pockets were deep enough, you were in.

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“Have you already greased the school’s palm?” Mirabella asked, breaking the silence with a stern look that seemed to pin her parents to their seats.

Caught off guard by their daughter’s seriousness, the couple exchanged a glance.

“Yes.”

“No.”

a firm affirmation from Delilah; the second was a denial from Shawn. Their failure to present a united Tront led to another silent exchange, this one tinged with mutual disapproval.

squirm. Feeling guilty under her daughter’s gaze, Delilah nudged her husband with her foot, signaling

your mother and I do indeed have plans to… facilitate your acceptance.” Hearing

far from destitute, Mirabella saw no need for backdoor

a school already? Which one?” Delilah

reply concise.

were

High School? Had they

coughed, seeking clarification. “Sweetie, did you just say… Auburn

her head tilting slightly, a smile playing on her

that for me? Which school did you pick?” Despite being charmed by her daughter’s nonchalant demeanor, Delilah still suspected she

joke. Only Parkside High School meets my

but it’s beyond our reach,

over. With your grades… even if you get in, it might not be