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

Chapter 91

Emmitt’s lips twisted into a sardonic smile, finding humor in the
misunderstandings of the past weeks, while simultaneously feeling exasperated
by his sister's silence despite her academic prowess. “If she had just talked to
me more,” he thought, “none of this unpleasantness would've happened.”

The food tasted bland, partly from wounded pride, partly from not knowing how to
face Mirabella. So, when Emmitt’'s phone buzzed in his pocket, he seized the
excuse of urgent business and left the half-eaten meal behind.

Delilah, puzzled, watched him leave. “Isn't it the weekend?” she mused.

Shawn raised an eyebrow, his tone cryptic. “He’s Just being stubborn.”

Delilah looked at her husband, not quite grasping his meaning. Shawn just
smiled and kept his thoughts to himself.

Once downstairs, Emmitt didn’t start his car immediately but instead pulled out
his phone and looked up the BrainSpark Nationals. He found the official website
with ease and navigated to the scores section. He didn’t have to search long
before Mirabella’s name leaped out at him, sitting at the top of the board, with a
full hundred and fifty points.

His gaze lingered on the screen, fingers hesitant, then scrolled down to see
Summer's name as well. He realized that had he not casually mentioned the
competition, and had his parents not spoken of his sister’s accomplishments, he
might have continued to undervalue his biological sister over his adopted one-a
thought that made him ruffle his hair in frustration before tossing the phone aside
and starting the car.

Well, it was just a preliminary score, nothing to fuss over.

Monday.

Mirabella had barely arrived at school when she was summoned to the principal's
office.

“Mirabella, long time no see,” the principal, Mr. Hammond, greeted her with a
beaming smile. his demeanor both gentle and polite.

She nodded politely, “Good morning. What can I do for you?”

“Well, I've been so swamped lately, even had to travel. I'm afraid that during my
absence, some unfounded rumors about you taking shortcuts have been
circulating around the school,” he said, his face darkening with concern before he
continued with a hint of regret, “It's my oversight, really. I failed to clarify things
with the faculty, leading to this misunderstanding. Rest assured, I will clear your
name, Mirabella.”

Mirabella looked surprised but shook her head, “No need. Wise people know
better than to

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listen to gossip. Explaining too much only breeds more suspicion.”

Mr. Hammond paused, not expecting her indifference, but then realized that for
someone of her intellect, dismissing public opinion was natural.

“Isn't proving them wrong with skills more satisfying?” Mirabella added with a
half-smile.

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head. He moved to the water cooler,
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