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

Chapter 156

James scrolled through his phone, his eyes fixed on an ad for the “Incense of Calm” priced at $299. A ping diverted his attention to Mirabella’s message on Messenger. [Of course, it’s pricey stuff!]

He couldn’t help but feel a wave of suspicion wash over him. Was this $299 candle really the sought–after tranquility treasure that was impossible to find in the market nowadays?

After a moment of contemplation, he typed back to Mirabella. [Is this the same shop where you got the one you sent me last time?]

Mirabella pondered for a few seconds, her fingers idly stroking her chin before she replied. [Nope, I got it from a different place.]

James paused, phone still in hand, then glanced at his buddy Wyatt. “Did you place the order?”

Fresh from the thrill of a successful transaction, Wyatt couldn’t hide his grin. His phone screen still displayed the purchase confirmation. “Yep, cleared out their entire stock. Didn’t leave a single one behind.”

His face was a picture of smug satisfaction as if to say, ‘Aren’t I a genius? Come on, give me

some credit!”

just pressed his fingers against his temples. Shifting his gaze back to his phone, he typed.

later, Mirabella’s curiosity spilled into her message. [Why do you need so

What she gave him should last you for half a

good.

with? You’ve ignored your coffee,” Shawn chimed in, topping up his daughter’s cup, a hint of curiosity in his

texting, then glancing up at him, she added, “It’s getting late. Cut down on the coffee,

reassured her, savoring another sip. He’d been running around all day and treasured these quiet evening moments. A day without coffee was more

phone, Mirabella warned James. [Burning too much of that stuff

eyes clouded with an unreadable emotion before

an eyebrow and shot back. [Ever

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this box of Incense of Calm. After a brief pause, he sent another message. [I’ve got a box of

up at her old man, Mirabella queried, “Do you like

up

to James. [I’ll take it.]