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

stared at him silently for a moment before coldly withdrawing her arm. “Time to man up and

dear old dad was not an

cleared her throat and said, “I might have a suggestion

is it?” Zach asked,

the fridge, pulled open

his eyes landed

his shoulder with a serious expression, Mirabella offered, “Zach, this is the only thing that can save you now.”

who had always seemed so understanding and sweet. She was suggesting he cut

not to notice his expression, grabbed a soda from the fridge shelf, twisted the cap off, and took a sip.

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

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

against the door frame, Mirabella’s lips curled into a small, satisfied smile. She pulled out her phone and shot a message to