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

Chapter 277

“Well, this is a real head–scratcher,” Wyatt muttered under his breath, turning his attention to James who had been unusually quiet. “Sir, what’s your take on today’s fiasco?”

James was the only one who had had any contact with the person who had managed to snatch the device, albeit briefly. And although the perpetrator had slipped through their fingers before they could properly nab him, Wyatt always trusted his boss‘ judgment.

James‘ gaze was detached. His eyes were not quite focusing on anything in particular. After a moment he finally spoke, “I’m not sure.”

At his words, both Wyatt and Curtis fell into a contemplative silence. If even James wasn’t sure, then they had to consider that today’s slippery foe was on par with the one who had stolen the device the last time.

“I’ll keep digging,” Curtis said in a low tone.

James‘ gaze drifted off, signaling the end of the conversation.

to her hotel. Instead, she instructed her driver to take

in her room. The moment her phone came to life, it was bombarded with a barrage of messages and alerts from Messenger, not

from Mr. Hammond, and they were all made within the last half hour. Ignoring the texts and Messenger for the moment, Mirabella

the results of the final competition should have been announced.

the call connected, Mr. Hammond picked up immediately; as if he had been waiting for her to get in touch. “Mirabella, your phone’s finally

slightly as she searched for an excuse, “I went

base of the Prestige College administration building, taking

a hint of something unusual in Mr. Hammond’s voice, she couldn’t help but ask, “Uh,

her performance might have been less than stellar, Mr. Hammond cut

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calling for Mr. Hammond, who politely nodded in acknowledgment to someone before interjecting. “Ah, you did great, but I can’t talk right now. The principal just asked me to fill out some paperwork for your scholarship

that, Mr. Hammond hung up before Mirabella