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

Zach shook off the quirky thoughts swirling in his mind and carried on, “Look, Mr. James, just as long as you get the picture. My sister is young, right in the throes of her teenage years, all doe-eyed and impressionable. She’s easy to lead astray

From behind, Mirabella was unmistakenly stunned. Did she hear that correctly?

Right, gotcha,” James glanced at Mirabella, murmuring an acknowledgment before dropping his gaze, concealing whatever was playing across his features.

Seeing this. Zach uncrossed his legs, preparing to rise and take his leave, when suddenly he felt a weight on his shoulder. Startled, he slowly lifted his head to meet Mimbella’s smirk.

Holy moly. When did his sister sneak up on him? And how did he not hear a peep?

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“If I hadn’t come, I wouldn’t know just how much my big brother cares about me, Mirabella said, her voice airy.

Zach felt a shiver down his spine at her tone, legs going wobbly. He babbled without a clue, “Ha… Mira, looking out for you is my job as your brother

He totally chickened out, a far cry from the cocksure attitude he had just moments ago.

Wyatt, pretending to mop nearby, almost tripped over his bucket at the scene. It looked like that was just a facade.

“Wow, quite the leisure you have, Zach, running over here to dote on me,” Mirabella nodded solemnly, her hand kneading his shoulder intermittently.

The firm but gentle pressure on his shoulder made Zach’s posture wilt. “Ahem, Mira, I just came to thank your tutor. Honest, no funny business.”

With that, Zach turned to James. “Mr. James, as her tutor, you know what I’m talking about, right?”

However, when Zach looked at James, he was met with the same helpless and pitiful‘ facade, followed by a wistful remark, “Your brother’s right 11l be more mindful in the future.”

Zach couldn’t help but glance back at his Mira, noticing the laughter in her eyes growing deeper. His heart skipped a beat, fearing she might’ve misunderstood his reasons for showing up

Zach, you’re really pushing it.” Mirabella shook her head, sighing lightly.

Zach muttered, “No, listen, Mira, it’s not what you

think.”

Mirabella finally withdrew her hand and added, “Dad’s been wanting to invite my tutor over for dinner. After your stunt today, what do you think he’d say?”

Hearing this, Zach’s eyelids twitched, as he recalled the mixed doubles scolding he’d just survived. He shuddered at the thought.

Then, looking up at James, it finally clicked why the ‘pretty boy‘ had changed his tune so abruptly – he was putting on a show in front of Mirabella.

Zach was livid. Normally, he was the one pulling the strings, but today, the tables had turned, and he was the one being played!