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.”

to irk his old man

at him silently for a moment before coldly withdrawing

like crying. Standing up to his dear old dad was not an

said, “I might have

Zach asked, desperate for any lifeline.

walked over to the fridge, pulled open the door, and pointed inside.

off as his eyes landed on the

his shoulder with a serious expression, Mirabella offered, “Zach, this is

had always seemed so understanding and sweet. She was

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

He was seriously contemplating running away

again, prompting Zach to drag

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