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.

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

his mild manner on the phone vanished, “That’s enough for today. Dismissed,” he

to attention, hastily averting their

one who got called

After a few seconds of silence, he asked softly.

his phone in his hand

he knew better 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

only think, “Is this really the

I

message to Mirabella via Messenger. Soon after, a slender young woman emerged from the weathered iron gate.

cool demeanor tinged with a touch of curiosity. “It’s the weekend. Why

showing no particular emotion. She simply said, “It’s

Mirabella, his lips quirking.

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