The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 1154

Austin didn't linger at Zane's place for long; once he got the gist of things, he made his way out. He timed it perfectly, pulling his car up to the main entrance just in time to wait for someone.

Mirabella stepped out of the school gates about ten minutes after Austin started waiting, coinciding with Atlas's car arriving and parking nearby. Having already seen her photo from Jules, Austin recognized her instantly. She was stunning, with an air of cool detachment, her eyes displaying a sharp intensity-completely different from Yara's gentle elegance.

Austin, hands tucked in his jeans pockets, quickly masked his surprise at seeing her in person with a rare warm smile. "Mira," he called out.

Mirabella glanced at Austin, whose features bore a slight resemblance to Delilah's, but didn't break her stride, continuing towards the curb as if she hadn't heard him.

Austin's face tightened for a moment, but he quickly pulled himself together, falling into step beside her with a touch of good-natured persistence. "Mira, I'm your uncle. I came all the way here to take you out for lunch..."

Mirabella didn't look his way, her black coat amplifying her aloofness. Her presence was intimidating, even to Austin.

continued, "...and your mom's already at the restaurant,

crossed Mirabella's otherwise indifferent gaze. She paused, tilting her head

deep, devoid of

felt a hitch in his breath. His niece's presence was indeed

family trait, you Cunninghams, to make such unwelcome advances?" Mirabella remarked

had been patiently waiting by the car, had already noticed the

Mira. With an intimidating aura, he wasn't like the usual bluffing thugs; his unyielding demeanor was more like that of a

instinctively stepped back. "Who are

Austin a frosty look, clearly showing their

he turned to Mirabella with a respectful nod, softly asking, "Miss Mira, were

had been, his fists were