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

In reality, most of the council elders had been quietly questioning Jim's decision for quite some time. After all, everyone looks out for their own interests, right?

Jaime took a deep breath. Now that the Earl's estate had approached them with a joint development contract, how could anyone resist such a tempting offer? If he could get involved, it would boost his standing within the family significantly. With this thought, a wave of excitement washed over him, but he kept his cool and simply asked, "I can't quite figure out why your Earl's estate wants to partner with me."

"Because you've got the chops for it," Murray said, raising an eyebrow. "I've had my differences with your family head, but that doesn't mean we can't have a good working relationship, Mr. Davis."

Jaime got the hint loud and clear, but he knew there was no such thing as a free lunch. "What's the catch?"

Partnerships are all about mutual benefit, after all.

Murray chuckled, cutting straight to the chase. "My birthday party is in a couple of days. I'd like you to bring someone along."

"Who?"

"Mirabella."

Jaime was taken aback. "Why do you want her there?"

cup, looking intrigued. "I'm just curious about what makes her

was

and had

you're in the dark too," Murray said, easily

honest, Miss Mira just got back a couple of days ago and hasn't even

'Miss Mira' title?" Murray, not exactly clued-up on high society etiquette, could tell from the title that she had some status. Jaime shrugged it

at ease. Given her ties with the Weapons Bureau, if

in the Davis family, he might

this partnership?" Murray

at the contract

laid up

and his future uncertain,

opportunity. After a

he nodded,

Mr. Davis." Murray paused, making sure everything was clear, "Keir

"That's nothing for you to worry about. Even if he