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

Chapter 177

Just past nine o’clock, the plane finally touched down at Ashford Airport.

Jet–lagged from the long haul flight back from the States, with a layover in Lakewood, Zach felt like he had run a marathon. The hours up in the sky had taken their toll, and he was drained. But the thought of his sister waiting for him injected him with a second wind. As soon as he disembarked, he was off like a shot, his suitcase wheels barely touching the ground, leaving Leo and Collins trailing behind..

Collins watched Zach’s figure speed away and muttered under his breath, impressed by his stamina. He urged Leo to pick up the pace before chasing after Zach, calling out, “Hey Zach, hold up, man!”

Instead of slowing down, Zach quickened his step. Collins was flabbergasted, then turned to Leo and whispered, “Is it just me, or is Zach acting a bit off?”

Leo looked ahead at Zach, his expression a mix of concern and amusement. Weird was an understatement. The entire flight had felt like a rollercoaster, complete with unexpected chills that seemed to emanate from Zach. “Maybe he’s just homesick,” Leo finally said after a thoughtful pause.

eyes on the fast–moving Zach, had to agree. After

the two to catch up. Then he asked, “Hey Leo, you guys are

to explain that there were no fans aware of their itinerary and that they could just use the regular exit, was

and bumping into your fans, Zach said, adjusting his glasses, feigning concern for

don’t you just use the VIP exit with us, Zach?”

oversight. That wasn’t an option. Mirabella was waiting at the arrivals gate, but

throat and waved dismissively at Collins, “No worries, it’s

man. The VIP exit is twice as fast as the regular one,” Collins interjected. Zach was

company

palpable. Why hadn’t he just sprinted away from them earlier? Why did he have to shoot himself in the

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