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.

a quick [OK] Then, he looked up at his crew

vanished, “That’s enough for

jolted to attention, hastily averting their eyes and scurrying

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

a few seconds of silence, he asked softly. “For Mirabella?”

his phone in his hand and hummed

his way out. Just as he was about to step out, James, who’d been lounging lazily in his chair, stood

aback, could only think, “Is this really

I

up outside Mirabella’s apartment building. James sent a quick message to Mirabella via Messenger. Soon after, a slender young woman emerged from the weathered iron

turned to look at Mirabella, his cool demeanor tinged with a touch of curiosity. “It’s the weekend. Why aren’t you dropping this

face showing no particular emotion. She simply said,

his lips

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