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?

stroked his chin, perplexed. Wasn’t Mirabella just an ordinary student? How on earth did she end up living next

she come to see you about something?” Inquired

encounter with the Gilbert family that morning. and he casually brought up how Mirabella was slandered

James remained cool and detached, merely tilting his head with a hint

sighed cynically. “There are plenty in the association

he changed the subject, “I’ll be heading back to Riverdale next week. Got anything you

“No need. I’ll be making a trip

surprised Mr. Hammond.

17th Century emerald pendant for exhibition,” James said

widened in shock. “Donald’s actually putting that emerald pendant

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trying to cause

from the Shepherd family was nearly flawless. Many had eyed it covetously, but none who tried to acquire it met with good