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.

want?” Jenna leaned in with curiosity as soon as

out a copy of a French anthology from her desk, Mirabella flipped it open and without looking up, replied, “Nationals next week.

her hand.

even glance up.

She tried to make sense of a line and instantly felt her head

you’re supposed to be studying, why are

her voice was even. “Oh, I signed up for a French speaking contest too.”

her nose. “A French speaking contest? How come

of the competition. Their French teacher had brought it up in class, but

notes onstage. It was akin to impromptu speaking. Actually, it was even harder than that, since you had to translate French thoughts into English on

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scholarship money.”

daily “blessed” with someone’s generous transfers. Her emotions were mixed. After

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