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.

received the pin on Messenger and shot back a quick [OK] Then, he looked up at

the phone vanished, “That’s

jolted to attention, hastily averting their eyes and scurrying out without

last to leave, and he was the one who got called back.

turned around, and looked at his boss. After a few seconds of silence, he asked softly. “For

in his hand

expression grew complicated. Despite his intense curiosity, 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 lazily in

could only think, “Is this really the boss I

I

building. James sent a quick message to Mirabella via

with a touch

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

Mirabella, his lips quirking.

moment, she joked, “Anyone