The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 599

Mirabella didn't bother replying to Vincent's text. Instead, she pulled out the old English literature book her teacher had given her and started reading.

She wasn't a huge fan of the old-timey language, but hey, as the valedictorian, she couldn't really complain.

Might as well get it over with.

After school, she stepped out into the afternoon sun and scanned the lineup of cars parked along the curb. She checked her watch, puzzled. Her dad was never late.

Thinking it over for a moment, she dug out her phone, ready to make a call.

Just as she was about to dial, a familiar voice cut through the air, making her fingers freeze. She looked up.

"Scaredy-cat, I finally found you!" Aiden stood in front of Mirabella, a lanky teenager with a mischievous grin plastered across his face.

Mirabella glanced at Aiden and with a flick, turned off her phone screen and slipped it back into her pocket. "What's up? Your goons didn't tag along today? Afraid of a little roughhousing?"

Aiden had already been on the receiving end of Mirabella's wrath twice, and he was somewhat intimidated. His brashness was all for show over the phone, but in person, his caution was evident.

"You're crazy, you know that? Who else goes around using violence as the answer?" Aiden retorted, his neck stiffening.

Mirabella smoothed out her sleeves with deliberate slowness, her fine features lined with impatience. "You've got one minute."

Aiden took an involuntary step back at her gesture but got straight to the point. "My birthday's this Wednesday..."

Meanwhile, the Gilbert family's chauffeur had just pulled up outside Parkside High School. Stepping out of the car, he scanned the area, spotting Summer nowhere but noticing Aiden.

Surprised, the chauffeur rapped on the passenger-side window. Soon after, the glass slid down to reveal Mandy's elegantly made-up face.

"Ma'am, that seems to be the young master," the chauffeur said, nodding toward where Mirabella stood.