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.

did he want?” Jenna leaned in with curiosity as soon as Mirabella settled into

a copy of a French anthology from her desk, Mirabella flipped it open and without looking up, replied, “Nationals next week. He just wanted to remind me to hit the

her chin on her hand. “That’s it?

didn’t even glance

a line and instantly felt

you’re supposed to be studying, why are you digging into this

another page, and her voice was even. “Oh, I signed up

contest? How come you decided to join that?”

well aware of the competition. Their French teacher had brought it up

French speaking contest. It wasn’t about rote memorization of French passages. It involved grammar, fluidity, and you couldn’t bring any notes onstage. It was akin to impromptu speaking. Actually, it was even harder than that, since you

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hundred thousand in scholarship money.” Mirabella stated seriously.

generous transfers. Her emotions were mixed. After a

French text. She turned to Jenna, nodding solemnly. “Does anyone