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.”

his old man this time, he instinctively latched onto his sister’s arm. “Mira, back me up, will ya?”

silently for a moment before coldly withdrawing her arm. “Time

dad was not an option if he wanted to walk away on two legs.

and said, “I might have

Zach asked, desperate for any

walked over to the fridge, pulled open the

as his eyes

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

look at his Mira, who had always seemed

cap off, and took a sip. With raised eyebrows, she teased,

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

called out again, prompting Zach to drag his

lips curled into a small, satisfied smile. She pulled out her phone and