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.

on Messenger and shot back a quick [OK] Then, he looked up at his crew standing a short

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

team jolted to attention, hastily averting their

who got called back. “Wyatt, I need you to pick something

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

phone in his hand and hummed

intense curiosity, he knew better than to pry. He nodded in understanding and made his way out. Just as

aback, could only think, “Is this

I

James sent a quick message to Mirabella via Messenger. Soon after, a slender

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

her beautiful face showing no particular emotion. She simply said, “It’s inconvenient for me.”

glanced at the wooden box before looking back at Mirabella, his lips quirking. “Is it that stepmother of yours giving

gave him a side glance filled with complex emotions. After a moment, she joked, “Anyone would