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

Chapter 266

The three–hour exam felt like an eternity for the teachers who were keeping watch, yet for the students, whose pencils scratched furiously across their papers, the time slipped away like sand through their fingers.

As the final bell tolled, signaling the end of this domestic competition, it drew a temporary close to the intense phase of academic rivalry. Regardless of whether they clinched a spot in the top five, these twenty–some students had all but secured their future at Prestige College. It was a testament to their strength and growth.

They had hit the books day and night in preparation, and yet, the conclusion brought with it a hollow feeling. Stepping out of the exam room, many were moved to tears by the weight of the moment.

Mirabella had just descended the stairs when she spotted Mr. Hammond and Anthony waving. at her from a distance. She hesitated for a beat before making her way over to them.

“Mirabella, how did you feel this time?” Mr. Hammond’s voice betrayed a hint of anxiety as he posed the question.

Anthony swallowed hard, anticipating her response.

couldn’t help but quirk a half–smile. “I guess it went okay,” she replied with a modest shrug.

exchanged a silent glance, and then in unison they demanded, “What

Mirabella murmured, “Not entirely sure if I aced it?”

possibility, and

They should’ve known better than to ask this

himself, couldn’t escape the fate of being summoned

throat and pushing down the heartache Mirabella’s words had induced, Mr. Hammond turned to Vincent

script was the

mirroring Mirabella’s, prompted Mr. Hammond and Anthony

Vincent clarified, “I mean… second place

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