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

Chapter 226

Mr. Hammond pulled out his prized coffee from the cabinet and brewed it before
settling into his armchair, looking towards James. “How long are you planning to
stick around these parts, James?”
James lifted the teacup, blew gently on the surface, and took a sip. “No
immediate plans to head back.”
At that, Mr. Hammond couldn't help but chuckle, “Donald gave me a ring just the
other day.”
The mention of Donald made Wyatt, who stood behind James, visibly squirm with
guilt.

“He's got too much time on his hands,” James said nonchalantly, reclining on the
couch with an air of effortless nobility.

Mr. Hammond's lips twitched. In all of Riverdale, probably only James could
make such a remark about Donald. He recalled his earlier conversation with
Mirabella, and the curiosity got the better of him. “You seem to be quite familiar
with our school’s student, Mirabella.”
James nodded lightly. “Yeah, I spent some time living next door to her place.”
Next door?

Mr. Hammond stroked his chin, perplexed. Wasn't Mirabella just an ordinary
student? How on earth did she end up living next to someone like James?

“Did she come to see you about something?” Inquired James, pretending not to
notice his confusion.
That reminded Mr. Hammond of the unpleasant encounter with the Gilbert family
that morning. and he casually brought up how Mirabella was slandered for
cheating in the competition.
After hearing the story, James remained cool and detached, merely tilting his
head with a hint of amusement. “So the education association enjoys a bit of
backstage manipulation these days?”

Sipping his tea, Mr. Hammond sighed cynically. “There are plenty in the
association who look for shortcuts. It's become the norm.”
After a pause, he changed the subject, “I'll be heading back to Riverdale next
week. Got anything you want me to deliver to Donald?”
James' gaze seemed distant, almost nonchalant. “No need. I'll be making a trip
back myself next week.
This surprised Mr. Hammond.

“The historical museum is releasing a 17th Century emerald pendant for
exhibition,” James said softly.

Mr. Hammond's eyes widened in shock. “Donald's actually putting that emerald
pendant on

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display? Is he trying to cause a stir in the industry?”
The pendant from the Shepherd family was nearly flawless. Many had eyed it
covetously, but none who tried to acquire it met with good ends.

“So your trip back is to personally oversee the antiques in the exhibition hall?” Mr.
Hammond quickly grasped the situation.
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James' eyes were half-closed. His gaze was intense and cool. “Nobody can
meddle on Shepherd family turf and escape unscathed.”

Mr. Hammond felt a shiver run down his spine. Despite being older by a few
decades, he couldn't withstand the chilling aura emanating from James.
Steadying his nerves, he shifted the conversation, “When are you heading back
to the capital?”
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