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 was time

stand up, leisurely packing her book and pulling 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

as she was on the plane, she powered off her phone. pulled her hoodie

later, the plane touched down at Riverdale Airport. It was just past six, and the sky hadn’t completely darkened yet.

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

had booked hotels nearby. Parkside High School was no exception.

who had just emerged from the VIP corridor, spotted Mirabella amidst a group of students while he was on a call. He did 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

towards Mirabella,

on a girl who seemed to command attention wherever she stood, even in her

she was being watched; she suddenly looked up,

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with precision.

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

low voice. “Should we go over and say