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 onto his sister’s arm.

a moment before coldly withdrawing her arm. “Time to

not an option if he wanted to

her throat and said, “I might have a suggestion

is it?” Zach asked, desperate for

to the fridge, pulled open the door, and

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

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

at his Mira, who had always seemed so understanding and sweet. She was suggesting he cut

the cap off, and took a sip. With raised

He was seriously contemplating running away

Shawn’s voice called out again, prompting

against the door frame, Mirabella’s lips curled into a small, satisfied smile. She pulled out her phone and shot a message to James on Messenger. [I’ll be there tomorrow.]