The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 53

“Mirabella, spill the beans, girl Does your family own an oil field or something?” Jenna’s words dripped with jealousy. With a sly arch of her brow, Mirabella casually picked up her phone, unlocked it with a quick swipe of her thumb, and with Jenna watching, she nonchalantly accepted a tidy sum of ten grand from Delilah and Shawn via Messenger. The sheer audacity of her movements was enough to leave anyone agape.

Jenna’s jaw dropped. “Oh my God!” Oh, how she wanted to murder her desk–mate not only swipe every penny from her Messenger, but also hog her billionaire parents all to herself!

“Ugh, it’s downright maddening to compare yourself to others.” Jenna sighed dramatically, feigning sorrow. “Why can’t I have a pair of filthy–rich parents doting on their princess, huh?”

Mirabella turned her head, flicking her bangs away from her forehead with a nonchalant grace. Her eyes sparkled with an enticing glint as she quipped, “You may not have tycoon parents, but there’s still a chance for you to be a tycoon mommy to some spoiled child.”

Jenna choked on her own laughter and threw her a thumbs–up. Whoever said her desk–mate was just a pretty face must not have heard her razor–sharp wit.

replaced by one of genuine concern. “Speaking of which,

an inquisitive eyebrow.

moment, Jenna said, “Rumor has it that your grades are nothing to brag about, that you can’t even match up to the average Joe in

the crop. The school’s rules were

rumor about Mirabella’s using such means was now the scandalous exception, challenging the integrity of Parkside’s reputation. Rumors are often harmless, but

showering her with money transfers daily, Jenna couldn’t help but suspect

rather not believe such gossip, especially since her desk–mate’s

Jenna’s conflicted gaze, offered a sly smile and countered, “Do

books. You’re the quintessential bookworm. Anyone could be accused

assessment, Mirabella could only chuckle and shake her head

“How can you be so calm? Wouldn’t any