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

Chapter 553

“Mirabella, what in the world did Mr. James give you this time?” Zach inquired, a hint of frustration in his voice.

Mirabella paused mid–step, her eyebrows arched in amusement. “So you’re finally admitting your French is a bit rusty?”

“Look, I didn’t major in French,” Zach retorted, a little defensively.

With a sly smile, Mirabella nodded. “Ah yes, the classic excuse of the culturally challenged.”

Zach was rendered speechless by her academic jibe.

Soon after, they entered their home.

Shawn, waiting in the living room, narrowed his eyes as the siblings walked in. He turned to Zach and said, “Zach, come here, let’s have a little heart–to–heart.”

‘heart–to–heart,‘ Zach shuddered involuntarily. Unsure of what he’d done to irk his old man this time, he instinctively latched onto his sister’s arm. “Mira, back me

moment before coldly withdrawing her arm. “Time

to his dear old dad was not an option if he

said, “I might have a suggestion for

it?” Zach asked, desperate

walked over to the fridge, pulled open

is that-” Zach’s voice trailed off as his eyes landed on the massive onion. He

with a serious expression, Mirabella offered, “Zach, this is the only thing that can save

seemed so understanding and sweet. She was suggesting

expression, grabbed a soda from the fridge shelf, twisted the cap off, and took a sip. With raised eyebrows, she teased, “Or shall I carry

was speechless. He was seriously contemplating running away from

out again, prompting Zach to

pulled out her phone and shot a message to James on Messenger.