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

Chapter 420

Over here.

After finishing his cup of coffee, Shawn could tell that Donald wasn’t his usual sprightly self. He chalked it up to the typical ebb of energy that comes with age, not nearly as robust as the younger lot. So, without further ado, he signaled for his daughter to escort Donald up to the guest room prepared on the second floor for some rest

Once they reached the guest room, she walked in first with Donald trailing behind, and as the door shut, she casually flicked the deadbolt into place. The sound of the lock clicking made Donald spin around, an edgy look in his eyes. “What’s with the deadbolt?” he asked, his voice tight with suspicion.

Mirabella crossed her arms and fixed Donald with a piercing gaze. “Donald, I’m giving your one more chance to come clean,” she said, her voice soft but laced with a dangerous edge.

Donald hadn’t expected Mirabella to be so assertive–it starkly contrasted what he had read in her profile. He put the regret over his coffee aside and slowly made his way to a nearby chair, sinking into it before responding, “Come clean about what?”

She hooked a chair with her foot, pulled it closer, and took a seat herself. A sudden patience seemed to wash over her as she said, “For starters, who are you really? And what’s your purpose in seeking me out?”

and you suit my taste.

of Mirabella’s lips. “You really think I’d buy that?”

you don’t believe me. I’m just a harmless old man. If you’re itching

of emotion, fully aware that he was playing dumb again, yet infuriatingly, she was at a loss for what to

and said, “What’s with all the negativity, young lady? I’m not going to harm you. I’m just here to stay for a little while.”

do guests lock themselves in like that?” Mirabella chuckled in disbelief.

wormed his way into her home? Such a tall tale

your lack of charity that I had to come to you.” The thought of last

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frosty. “Yeah

his nose, and then, leaning on his cane, he stood and moved towards the bed. “I mean you no