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

Chapter 49

“You know, kiddo, your patience could use a bit of work,” James sald with a hint of an exasperated sigh, like a light breeze whispering through the leaves, faint and fleeting.

Mirabella’s eyes narrowed slightly, her finger hovering over the end call button before she shifted it away, asking again with a bit of grit, “So, are you going to help or what?”

The corner of James‘ mouth lifted in a half–smile. “In a hurry, are we?”

“Not particularly, but it’d be great if you were free today.” Mirabella replied after a brief moment of thought.

“Alright, shoot me your address and I’ll send someone to

“Okay, I’ll drop you a pin. Thanks.”

Pick it up.”

With that, Mirabella hung up and quickly opened her Messenger. Without hesitation, she found James‘ new chat and sent him the location of her apartment complex.

quick [OK] Then, he looked up at his crew standing a short distance away, each with a look of

phone vanished, “That’s enough for today. Dismissed,” he said, his voice cold

team jolted to attention, hastily averting their eyes and

the one who got called back. “Wyatt,

his boss. After a few seconds of silence, he asked softly. “For

his phone in his hand and

than to pry. He nodded in understanding and made his way out. Just as he was about to step out, James, who’d been lounging lazily in his

taken aback, could only think, “Is this really the

I

up outside Mirabella’s apartment building. James sent a quick message to Mirabella

with a touch of curiosity. “It’s the weekend. Why aren’t you

showing no particular emotion.

looking back at Mirabella, his lips quirking. “Is it that stepmother of yours

After a moment, she joked, “Anyone would think bugged me with all you