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

Chapter 477

After school, the bell rang, signaling the end of another day at Parkside High. Mirabella swiftly organized her desk, sliding her coat on as she strolled out of the classroom.

Stepping through the school gates, her eyes immediately caught sight of the familiar black sedan parked curbside. Without hesitation, she approached the vehicle.

At the front passenger side, the window was rolled down, revealing Wyatt, who leaned out with a grin, greeting Mirabella with a casual, “Hey there.”

he lean and

Mirabella nodded in response and, as per her usual routine, pulled open the back door and settled into the seat.

over as

James was sprawled out comfortably, giving Mirabella a once–over as she got situated. His piercing gaze softened for a moment. “Need to change before we head out?”

the Parkside High emblem emblazoned on her sweater beneath. Shrugging nonchalantly, she replied, “Nah, it’s

nature wasn’t one for formalities, especially since Knox’s birthday bash was at the family’s old manor, not some uptight five–star venue. Dressing up didn’t

lent him an air of effortless elegance. Despite the laid–back look, he still exuded

position and casually inquired, “How’s your health been

extended his arm towards her, his sleeve sliding up to reveal a pale, refined wrist, “Take

the rearview mirror, couldn’t help but mentally scoff at anyone who called his boss unromantic. These subtle flirtations were smooth as

stating bluntly, “You

the occasional irregular heartbeat.” The sound of Wyatt choking on his own saliva filled the car. “Cough, cough, cough…” He couldn’t believe such a flirtatious line had just come from his stoic boss. Surely, his ears were deceiving him.

down his spine. He shrank back in his seat, keeping any further sounds to himself. Mirabella’s delicate brows furrowed as she turned to James with a smirk. “You don’t have any heart

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and simple, from the lips of a straightforward woman. Internally,

of any ulterior motives, as if she melancholy surfaced within him.