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 standing a short distance away, each with

vanished, “That’s enough for today.

attention, hastily averting their eyes and scurrying out without a word.

the last to leave, and he was the one who got called back. “Wyatt, I need you to pick something

looked at his boss. After a few

his phone in his

He nodded in understanding and made his way out. Just as he was about to step out, James, who’d been lounging

think, “Is this really

I

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

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

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

at the wooden box before looking back at Mirabella, his lips quirking.

complex emotions. After a moment, she joked, “Anyone would