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

Chapter 121

James wasn’t at all surprised when Mirabella spoke her mind, after all, the girl had a sharpness about her that was beyond imagination.

“You guessed right,” he admitted without any attempt to hide it.

At his words, it felt like a tension within Mirabella finally eased. She wasn’t really worried that Catherine would do anything rash, but she needed to know where she was,

“Your grandma rang me up last night.” James explained succinctly, “Seems she didn’t want you caught in the middle of whatever is brewing between her and the Gilberts, so she asked if 1 could drop her back at her place.”

“I understand,” Mirabella sighed softly. How could she not see Catherine’s intent? After a brief silence, she collected her thoughts and asked, “Where Is she now?”

James glanced at his watch. “She should be home by now.”

As if sensing that Mirabella needed reassurance, he added, “Don’t worry, I arranged for someone to escort your grandma. No mishaps.”

Mirabella gave a small nod of thanks, fixing James with a serious look. “Thanks a lot.”

eyebrow. His tone was nonchalant. “Are we still on formal terms? Come on, my

sidelong glance and a half–smile.

played along.

pocketing Catherine’s letter and turning

a goodbye. Her silhouette stretched long under the streetlights. James

after her.

time, only to find it had died. She put

at

have cash on me. How about Mr. James plays the good guy and gives me a lift?” Mirabella asked

eyebrow. “I thought you’d

school kid without a penny to her name to treat you? Tell me, Mr. James,

tugged at James‘ lips. “What if I

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the offer. “No thanks. My family will worry if they