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

Chapter 227

Mr. Hammond couldn’t help but chuckle, “As it happens, I’m a Friday regular too.”

James glanced his way. “How about I get Wyatt to swing by and pick you up?”

Waving his hand, Mr. Hammond demurred, “No need to trouble yourselves. I’ve got a few students to shepherd as well.”

James arched an eyebrow. “Oh, they’re competing?”

“Yeah, but how’d you know?” Mr. Hammond was genuinely surprised.

James smiled. “Heard a little birdie mention it a couple of days ago.”

So that was it.

Without pressing further, Mr. Hammond shifted the conversation to other matters.

After leaving Mr. Hammond’s office, Mirabella made a beeline for the classroom. As for why James had been there, she didn’t bother to speculate.

in with curiosity as

open and without looking up, replied, “Nationals next week. He

rested her chin on her hand. “That’s

didn’t even glance up.

her friend was pondering. She tried to make sense of a line and instantly felt

are you digging

her voice was even. “Oh, I signed up

contest? How come you decided to join that?”

of the competition. Their French teacher had brought it up in class, but at the time no one had volunteered.

bring any notes onstage. It was akin to impromptu speaking. Actually, it was even harder than that, since

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in scholarship money.” Mirabella stated seriously. Who could

the days when Mirabella was daily “blessed” with someone’s generous transfers. Her emotions were mixed. After a while, she managed to ask, “Excuse me, but are you in need

rested on the French text. She turned to Jenna, nodding solemnly. “Does anyone ever think they have