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

Chapter 243

“So, you’re in it for the prize money?” Vincent asked, his expression a mix of surprise and instant comprehension.

Mirabella nodded, her gaze drifting back to the pages of her book.

Vincent couldn’t help but glance at her book. He prided himself on his French skills, but the text before him might as well have been written in code.

He felt a slight sting to his ego.

Leaning back, he muttered with a wistful air, “This time, I won’t lose the national competition to

you.”

Without even lifting her head from the page she was turning. Mirabella replied with a breezy, “Oh, then best of luck to you.”

Those who usually threw down that gauntlet ended up eating their words. She could only offer encouragement.

the airport staff began

the small, wheeled suitcase her mom had prepared for her towards the gate, where she handed her ID and boarding pass to the attendant with a swipe.

the plane, she powered off her phone. pulled her hoodie over

plane touched down at Riverdale Airport. It was just past six, and the

deplaning, everyone gathered at the exit as the preliminary rounds were set to start the next day. The airport was filled with students and participants

was at Prestige College, and most schools had booked hotels nearby. Parkside High School was no exception.

emerged from the VIP corridor, spotted Mirabella amidst a group of students while he was on a call. He did a double–take, making

James, nodding towards Mirabella, “Sir, look

eyes landing on a girl who seemed to command

as if she sensed she was being watched; she suddenly looked up, her eyes

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with precision.

gazes met in mid–air, and a subtle smile played on James‘ lips. What

asking in a low voice. “Should