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.”

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

withdrawing her

not an option if he wanted to walk away on two

her throat and said, “I

is it?” Zach asked, desperate for any

casually walked over to the fridge, pulled open the door, and

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

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

fridge shelf, twisted the cap off, and took a sip.

He was seriously contemplating running

again, prompting Zach

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