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

Chapter 1338

"James, you're here," the officer greeted, nodding respectfully while giving

Mirabella a cautious once-over, surprise flickering in his eyes. James was never seen with a woman before.

James gave him a cool look. "I'm here to take someone with me."

The officer's eyes darted away, his face scrunching up with awkwardness. "I'm afraid that's not possible right now."

"Why not?" James asked, a slight furrow forming between his brows.

The officer lowered his gaze even more and explained, "Brack just got back and ordered no visitors."

No visitors allowed, let alone taking someone away.

James narrowed his eyes, exuding an aura of authority that needed no anger.

Seeing this, the officer quickly backtracked, "Of course, if you want to visit, James, that's no problem."

James thought for a moment, then turned to Mirabella. "I'll head to Brack's office. You..."

not quite recovered, waved a hand. "I'll go see

gently adjusting her coat, his voice soft. "Call me

Mirabella nodded back.

note of James's care for Mirabella, realized she was not to be overlooked. Once James left, he said to her with respect, "Let

gave a

they were making their way to where Adler

asked, "My friend hasn't committed

Adler was a researcher suspected of stealing data, replied, "I wouldn't call it

he in a regular holding cell?" Mirabella tilted her

guard by the question, then admitted, "I'm not sure. That's just how the orders came

had arrived at the

Mirabella didn't press further.

guard at the door. The officer used a magnetic card to unlock it, and with a beep, the door swung open. "If you need anything, just ring the bell inside. I'll wait out

nodded her thanks and stepped

officer pulled the

cell was small, with

a chair, and a

bed. Mirabella spotted Adler