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

Chapter 451

After Collins left, Leo slumped onto the couch, clutching a throw pillow as he observed his sister sunk deep in thought. After a moment, he sat up straight, abandoning the pillow with a serious demeanor. “Mira,” he said earnestly, “you know, our family really isn’t short on cash” He had wanted to say this for the longest time but kept getting interrupted.

Mirabella’s lips twitched slightly. Alright then. Her curiosity, piqued by Zach earlier, hadn’t been quenched, and now Leo was offering answers on a silver platter.

This was perfect. She was quite eager to learn what he meant by their family not lacking money.

A puzzled expression crossed Mirabella’s face as she said, “Aren’t we still in debt, though?”

Leo, blissfully unaware he’d been duped, gave her an incredulous look. “Who told you we’re in debt?” he asked. Was this why she was so adamant about making money?

Blinking in surprise, Mirabella replied, “I saw a group of debt collectors at our house not long ago.”

“Debt collectors?” Leo’s brow furrowed in thought, then something clicked, and he looked up at Mirabella. “Are you talking about a bunch of guys in matching black suits, beefy and looking a bit shady?”

edu weren

was spot–on. No

knew it” expression. “You’ve got it all wrong. Those weren’t debt collectors; they were the

accountants.”

echoed, her elegant fingers tapping her chin in confusion.

seen,” Leo affirmed. As for why the accountants looked like they belonged in a mob, he didn’t think it necessary to elaborate. After all, his sister

words ‘tons of assets,‘ she fell into a daze. Was this still the ‘poor

sister’s stunned silence, scooted closer, concerning his voice. “Mira,

a complex look in her eyes that shifted from

Now, she just needed to

her mind. Where on earth did his sister pick up this odd habit of hair–ruffling? That was supposed

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weekend, and Mirabella and Leo were scheduled to record