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

Chapter 38

“Hey, Mirabella, the director asked me to let you know that they’ve retrieved your acceptance letter from the security guard. Poor guy had a stomach upset and left his phone behind, so that’s why the morning was such a mess. Don’t sweat it okay?”

Annette relayed Anthony’s message straight to the point.

Mirabella pondered for a moment before responding softly, “Got It, Ms. Annette.”

Noticing how well–behaved Mirabella was, Annette couldn’t help but give her some advice, “I know you’re new around here, and Parkside High School’s teaching methods might be different from what you’re used to back in your hometown. Senior year is crucial so if there’s anything you don’t understand, you must ask your teachers. Alright?”

Mirabella, facing Annette’s “1–know–you’re–struggling–but–l–want–to–help‘ expression, just curled her lips into a confident smile and gave a playful wink. “Ms. Annette, you could stand to have a little more faith in me.”

momentarily bemused by Mirabella’s smile, and by the time she snapped

as Morgan made her out to

see an unknown number calling. At that moment, a series of car horns sounded nearby. She looked up

car window rolled down to reveal the face she had seen that morning. “Need a

me dinner?” Mirabella teased, not moving an inch or asking if he had been waiting

usually stem features. “I don’t see why not.” After a moment’s thought, Mirabella opened the rear door and said, “Sure, but I have to head home after.

with disbelief, as if the rebellious girl–next–door

him, Mirabella’s response was coy, “When have I

chuckled and shook his head, deciding against mentioning her past midnight escapades. Bringing that

pulled up in front of a quaint bistro in the city. The place had a certain charm to it. They entered the private dining room. Mirabells tossed her backpack onto a chair and, without ceremony, grabbed the menu. She quickly picked out a few of her favorites

and then dismissed the waiter,