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.”

the mere mention of a ‘heart–to–heart,‘ Zach shuddered involuntarily. Unsure of what he’d done to irk his old man this

before coldly withdrawing her arm. “Time to man up and

not an option if he wanted to walk away

“I might

asked, desperate for any lifeline.

pulled open

eyes landed on the massive

shoulder with a serious expression, Mirabella offered, “Zach, this is the only thing

turned to look at his Mira, who had always seemed

from the fridge shelf, twisted the cap off, and took a sip. With raised eyebrows, she teased,

seriously contemplating running away from home at

the living room, Shawn’s voice called out again, prompting Zach to drag his feet over.

curled into a small, satisfied smile. She pulled out her phone and shot a message to