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?"

her for anything specific," Murray put down his coffee cup, looking intrigued. "I'm

was momentarily thrown

really paid much attention to Keir's niece and had no clue why First Base was interested in

too," Murray said, easily

a couple of days ago and hasn't even officially shown

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

ease. Given her ties with the Weapons Bureau, if

in the Davis family, he might have to reconsider

good to go on this partnership?" Murray brought the focus

looked at the contract in

laid up with

and his future

golden opportunity. After

thought, he nodded,

everything was clear, "Keir doesn't have

to worry about. Even if he did, he wouldn't have the energy to