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 announcing it

mom had prepared for her towards the gate, where she handed her ID and

was on the plane, she powered off her phone. pulled her hoodie over her head, and nestled into her seat to

half hours later, the 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

and most schools had

a double–take, making sure he wasn’t mistaken. He had overheard Mr. Hammond mentioning that he would bring students to Riverdale for a competition but hadn’t expected to bump into them.

Wyatt approached James, nodding towards Mirabella, “Sir, look over there, that’s

a girl who seemed to command attention

was as if she sensed she was being watched; she suddenly

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with precision.

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

before asking in a low voice. “Should we go over and