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.”

from Delilah; the second was a denial from Shawn. Their failure to present a united Tront led to another silent

made Delilah squirm. Feeling guilty under her daughter’s gaze,

cleared his throat, straightened up, and with an earnest look on his still–handsome face. said. “If you end up choosing this school your mother and I do indeed have plans to… facilitate

destitute, Mirabella saw no need for backdoor dealings.

Which one?” Delilah asked eagerly.

her reply concise.

and Shawn were taken aback.

Had they misheard?

clarification. “Sweetie, did you just say… Auburn High School?”

slightly, a smile playing on her

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

“It’s not a joke. Only Parkside High School meets

words. “I know Parkside is the best, but it’s beyond our reach, sweetie.” She was well aware of her daughter’s freshman year grades. They

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