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

Chapter 405

Mirabella’s expression darkened the moment she heard the old man’s blatant lie.

Why on earth had she reached out to help him? She hadn’t even pocketed the five million from the ad deal yet, and was this already shaping up to be a financial fiasco?

“Sir, this is a school, and there are cameras everywhere. Your scam is pointless!” Mirabella ground out through clenched teeth.

The old man’s eyes widened then narrowed, his voice whining and wheezing, “Oh, my head is spinning… I feel so unwell… You can’t just walk away after knocking me over…”

Mirabella was speechless.

There weren’t many students milling about the campus at this time. Still, the few who were there hesitated to approach, seeing Mirabella holding onto the elderly man who was complaining of feeling unwell. Nonetheless, a responsible student quickly whipped out their phone and dialed for an ambulance.

Unable to free herself without seeming forceful, Mirabella found herself inexplicably roped into the old man’s charade. Before she knew it, she was being tugged into the ambulance alongside him.

Even when they arrived at the hospital for a check–up, the man wouldn’t let go of her hand, claiming he feared she might flee.

In the hospital room, post–examination.

sat stone–faced, gazing at the old man who was now making himself comfortable in the hospital bed, still clutching her clothes.

you better go get me some,” the old man demanded with no

broke, got nothing, so forget about

knocked me down, and you’re still so brash, not a shred of

your elders!”

years, I’ve never seen someone as audacious and scammy as you,”

eyes, but his face remained defiant. “I don’t care.

your school and

Mirabella shrugged nonchalantly, then stood up,

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from his grasp.

his lips and staring at Mirabella, “Trying to make a

glanced back at him emotionlessly and said, “Yes.” After smoothing out her clothes, she added, “Taking you to the hospital was purely out of goodwill. Don’t think for a moment that you’ve got one over on me.”

phone, tapped on the keypad with the last ounce of her patience, and

lying in the bed fell silent. He slid down, pulled the blanket