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 denial from Shawn. Their failure

them with a half–smile that somehow made Delilah squirm. Feeling guilty under her daughter’s gaze, Delilah nudged her husband with her foot, signaling

you end up choosing this school your mother and I do indeed have plans to… facilitate

they were far from destitute, Mirabella saw no

school already? Which one?” Delilah

her reply concise. “Parkside

Shawn were

High School? Had they misheard?

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

down the school brochure, her head tilting slightly, a smile playing on her lips. “No, Parkside High

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

sparkled with earnestness. “It’s not a joke. Only Parkside High School

our reach, sweetie.” She

full of top students from all over. With your grades… even if you get in, it might not be a good thing for you,” Shawn added, his