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.”

shuddered involuntarily. Unsure of what he’d done to irk his old man this time, he instinctively latched

him silently for a moment before coldly withdrawing her arm. “Time to man up and face the music.”

Standing up to his dear old dad was not an option if he wanted to walk away on two legs.

her throat and said, “I might have

is it?” Zach asked, desperate for

over to the fridge, pulled

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

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

look at his Mira, who had always seemed so understanding and sweet. She

to notice his 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 the onion over for

was speechless. He was seriously contemplating running away from home at this

the living room, Shawn’s voice called out again, prompting Zach to drag

satisfied smile. She pulled out her phone and shot a message to James on Messenger. [I’ll be there tomorrow.]