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

Chapter 104

Madeline quickly scrolled through the national leaderboard on her phone until she spotted Summer’s score and ranking.

186 points, ranked 10th in the nation.

Had she not seen Mirabella’s score, she would’ve thought that was pretty impressive, But now… Madeline touched her nose, a forced smile creeping onto her face as she said, “Wow, Summer, you really aced it too, huh?”

Summer’s thoughts, lost in a jumble of emotions, snapped back to the present with Madeline’s voice. She masked the turmoil within and asked calmly, “What did I score?”

“186 points, right at number ten nationwide.” Madeline’s voice was noticeably softer when she said it, lacking the oomph she had when she mentioned Mirabella’s perfect 200 score.

Hearing this, Summer’s eyes briefly dipped in response, her tone flat, “Okay.”

After her terse reply, she slid her phone back into her desk drawer and pulled out her physics textbook instead, burying her head in it. Her ponytail cascaded onto her shoulder, velling half of her profile from view.

but coming up empty. All of this was because of Mirabella. She stole Summer’s spotlight after seventeen years, and now, she

was positively seething!

a beeline

you, and here you are.” Ms. Annette’s stern face softened instinctively at the

looked puzzled,

admiration. She recalled how Mr. Morgan, that old stickler,

stubborn old man must be kicking himself. The thought brought a smug smile

I suspect there’s been a mistake with my BrainSpark Nationals

Annette paused, “A mistake?

I’m certain it

a laugh. “What do you mean ‘just‘ 200 points? The

perplexity for a moment before asking. “So, what

lifted her chin

coughed, taken aback once again. Truth be told, she wanted to believe Mirabella, but she knew the competition’s rigorous standards, and achieving full