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

Chapter 225
Mr. Hammond's face suddenly took on a serious cast as a thought struck him. “If
you ever run into trouble you can't handle, feel free to come see me. I've got a
fair number of friends around
here.”
Had anyone familiar with Mr. Hammond been present, they would have been
astounded.
Mr. Hammond was a native of Riverdale, and with the Hammond family name
behind him. The Hammonds might not have been the créme de la creme, but
they were still blue-bloods through and through. Truth be told, the Gilberts didn't
hold a candle to the Hammonds. His offer was tantamount to bringing Mirabella
under the wing of the Hammonds themselves.
Mirabella offered a smile, although she didn’t need his help. She replied with a
sweet. “Thank you, Mr. Hammond. I appreciate it.”
Mr. Hammond felt a tinge of sentimentality, and thinking of Summer, he couldn't
help but add some advice, “Sometimes, being too naive isn't good. It's important
to keep your guard up.”
Mirabella looked up at Mr. Hammond and, seeing his earnest expression, she
touched her nose. thinking. “Well, looks like my goody—two—shoes act is quite
convincing.”
“With the nationals coming up next week, make sure you're ready. We're all
counting on you to shine at the international competition,” Mr. Hammond
reminded her.
Should Mirabella score well internationally, it would catapult her career to new
heights, and she wouldn't have to entertain any more slander or compromise
from her foster father. In a world where power and strength reigned supreme,
only by standing tall could one avoid being wronged at every turn.
Oblivious to Mr. Hammond's thoughts, Mirabella threw up an “OK” sign. “Don’t
worry. I'll bring home that international trophy for you.”
After a pause, she added, “But I won't actually be able to hand it over to you.” It
was, after all, meant for her dear Catherine.
Mr. Hammond's lips twitched. He knew she had a competitive streak, and not
wanting to dampen her spirits, he simply warned, “The international competition
is a different ballgame. It's filled with top contenders.”
Mirabella’s eyebrows shot up, and her voice was laced with pride, “That's what
makes it exciting.”
Just then, a knock came at the door, and Mirabella stood. “You must be busy. I'll
head back to class.”
Mr. Hammond rose as well. “Alright then.”
Mirabella reached the door and pulled it open to find Anthony, with two familiar
faces in tow. Mirabella was rather surprised at the sight of them.
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“Ms. Mirabella.” Wyatt greeted her, with a touch of respect in his voice.
James looked at Mirabella. His expression was thoughtful. “Did we interrupt your
conversation with Mr. Hammond?”
Stepping out of the office. Mirabella replied casually, “Not at all, we were just
wrapping up.”
James hummed softly. His usually stoic face softened slightly.
Anthony, taken aback, whispered, “You two know each other?”
Wyatt nodded, “Ms. Mirabella is a friend of our... James*."
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