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.

Jenna leaned in with curiosity as soon

her desk, Mirabella flipped it open and without looking up, replied, “Nationals next week. He just wanted to remind

rested her chin on her hand. “That’s

even glance up.

of a line and instantly felt her head spin.

you’re supposed to be studying, why are you digging into this book?” Jenna asked. puzzled.

was even. “Oh, I signed up for

touched her nose. “A French speaking contest? How come you decided

teacher had brought it up in class, but at the time no one

onstage. It was akin to impromptu speaking. Actually, it was even harder than that,

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a hundred thousand in scholarship money.” Mirabella stated seriously. Who could turn

remembered 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

She turned to Jenna, nodding solemnly. “Does anyone