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

Chapter 268

Once inside the elevator, Matthew swiped his card again and hit the button for the third floor. “It’s a pity today’s the weekend. If it were Monday, you could have witnessed a physics. experiment in action.”

As he spoke, the elevator dinged at their floor.

Matthew stepped out first, pointing out various areas designated for different experiments and which places were off–limits, treating Mirabella and his cousin as if they were already part of the physics department’s future.

Matthew led them down the corridor, and then they stopped at the third classroom. At the door, Matthew swiped his card again, and the glass doors swung open automatically.

“This is where we have our lab classes.” Matthew said, standing at the doorway and gesturing. at the equipment inside. He didn’t invite them in for a tour.

minutes of peeking into the lab areas, the trio

walked, Matthew continued his pitch, encouraging Mirabella to choose their physics. department. Midway through, they saw a group

reverent. “Listen up,” he whispered with a hint of awe in his voice, “those are the big shots of Prestige. College, the top–tier professors. When they walk by, keep your heads down and stay quiet.” Even though there wasn’t an explicit rule against bringing high school students to the labs, it wasn’t exactly smiled

behind Matthew

authority wafted over. Matthew’s

of the physics department glanced over at Matthew’s group. Since Mirabella and Vincent both had their heads down, their faces weren’t clear, and they were presumed to be students. The professor gave a casual

one of the professors trailing behind paused right in front of Matthew. Matthew’s body tensed, and he

behind him. Instinctively, he wanted to step in front

this is my cousin and his friend. They’re here for a competition, and I… I just brought them to… to take a look…” Matthew was so nervous