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

Chapter 222

Mr. Hammond’s gaze flickered with a hint of something different upon hearing Summer’s explanation. His mouth curled into a half–smile before he turned and walked to the window, standing with his hands clasped behind his back.

“I’m rather curious to know what your father would have to say about all this,” he remarked with a detached tone.

Summer watched Mr. Hammond’s silhouette against the window, with a flicker of unease stirring in her heart. Yet, recalling her father’s reassuring text message, she allowed herself to

relax.

Morgan considered for a moment before suggesting. “Should we invite Miss Mirabella to join us? To clarity things face–to–face?”

To have her witness how her foster family slandered her?

around. His gaze was fixed outside, and his

grip upon

with a genial smile on his broad, square–jawed face. “Apologies for the delay. Got caught in a bit of

no stranger to Mr. Hammond, so he addressed him directly. His voice was laden with regret. “Mr. Hammond,

Summer’s, but his words carried an air of authenticity, especially when he touched upon Mirabella’s academic performance, emphasizing her struggles. “To be frank, my foster daughter’s grades were at the bottom of the barrel back in our hometown. But now, she insists on joining this national competition. I as a father made the grave mistake of helping her cheat,” Colton said, shaking his

a barely perceptible sneer playing at the corners of his mouth. Just as Colton was gearing up to add more, Mr.

got accepted into the county high school after a lot of… effort

“effort” was clear to any discerning ear it hinted at monetary influence.

hoping to validate his fair treatment of students through Colton’s words, found. himself frowning deeper with each passing moment. Cheating in a competition was one thing. but bragging about bribing one’s way

expressions on both Mr. Hammond

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