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

Chapter 499

He felt the sting of humiliation at the thought of it. Shawn’s threat to break his legs wasn’t exactly something you’d brag about at the bar.

Leo’s gaze dropped, unable to meet his sister’s eyes. “Look, for everyone’s… safety, we’re going to have to turn down any ad gigs for you,” he said.

“Huh…” Collins, though confused, pondered for a moment before suggesting, “We could pass on the other offers, sure, but this photoshoot is one we can’t just shove aside.”

“It’s easy,” Leo waved dismissively, “I’ll just do a shoot for them, free of charge.”

Collins‘ expression twisted into a complicated grimace. That might have worked once upon a time, but now… After a few seconds of silence, he said, “They made it clear that they only want the photos with her.” The subtext was clear – Leo, the star, had lost his shine.

Leo felt a sudden, overwhelming jab from the world around him.

Mirabella coughed and tilted her head toward Leo, who seemed to have retreated into his shell again. “So we do this shoot, then no more after that?”

Leo sighed inwardly. “Fine.” It was the only way

She scrolled through her call log and dialed Nikolai back. The missed call

talk to Mirabella but stopped when he saw her on the phone.

the view outside as

need your help urgently. Can you take leave… no, or I can come to your school and get your excused,” Nikolai said without preamble, getting straight to the

for a brief moment before responding. “No

somber face as he eagerly said, “Then

the address. I’ll

to my place,” Nikolai instructed.

her wristwatch. “I should make

wait for you.”

Mirabella looked up at the road ahead and said to Collins, “Could you please drop me off at the next intersection? I need to take care

want a ride there?” Collins had overheard the phone

fine,

didn’t press further.

sister and opened his mouth to speak. Mirabella met his gaze head–on. “No

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