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

Chapter 226

Mr. Hammond pulled out his prized coffee from the cabinet and brewed it before settling into his armchair, looking towards James. “How long are you planning to stick around these parts, James?”

James lifted the teacup, blew gently on the surface, and took a sip. “No immediate plans to head back.”

At that, Mr. Hammond couldn’t help but chuckle, “Donald gave me a ring just the other day.”

The mention of Donald made Wyatt, who stood behind James, visibly squirm with guilt.

“He’s got too much time on his hands,” James said nonchalantly, reclining on the couch with an air of effortless nobility.

Mr. Hammond’s lips twitched. In all of Riverdale, probably only James could make such a remark about Donald. He recalled his earlier conversation with Mirabella, and the curiosity got the better of him. “You seem to be quite familiar with our school’s student, Mirabella.”

James nodded lightly. “Yeah, I spent some time living next door to her place.”

Next door?

How

see you about something?” Inquired James, pretending not to notice his confusion.

with the Gilbert family that morning. and he casually brought up how

head with a hint of amusement. “So

“There are plenty in the association who look

be heading back to Riverdale next week. Got anything you want me

gaze seemed distant, almost nonchalant. “No need. I’ll be

Mr. Hammond.

17th Century emerald pendant for exhibition,” James

Hammond’s eyes widened in shock. “Donald’s actually putting

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trying to cause

was nearly flawless. Many had eyed it covetously, but none who tried to acquire it met with