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.

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

“That’s enough for today. Dismissed,”

jolted to attention, hastily averting their eyes

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

and looked at his boss. After a few seconds

twirled his phone in his hand and hummed

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

taken aback, could only think, “Is

I

pulled up outside Mirabella’s apartment building. James sent a quick message to Mirabella via Messenger. Soon after,

car window slid down James turned to look at Mirabella, his cool demeanor tinged with a touch of curiosity. “It’s the weekend.

a wooden box, her beautiful face showing no particular emotion. She

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

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