The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 727

Summer stood at the corner of the street, her mind a complete mess. It was already 1 p.m., and she had nowhere to go. She couldn't risk going back to Catherine's, too afraid of what Nick might do.

Just then, a motorcycle zoomed past the curb. Lost in her thoughts, Summer didn't notice it until it was too late. Her designer bag, casually draped over her shoulder, was suddenly yanked. She stumbled over her suitcase and fell to the ground but managed to grab onto the bag strap, which held her ID and bank cards.

The thief on the motorcycle hadn't expected her to fight back and, after a few unsuccessful tugs, sped off, fearing he'd be caught by the bystanders.

Passersby rushed to help her up. "Are you okay?" one of them asked.

As she fell, her sunglasses had dropped, and fearing recognition, she quickly covered her face. She scrambled to find her glasses, not even muttering a thank you, which left her would-be helper a bit miffed.

Still, the person warned, "This area's notorious for snatch-and-grab attacks. You need to be more careful."

Pausing, they added, "Did they get anything? Do you want to call the cops?"

At the mention of the police, Summer's reaction was sharp and immediate. "No, don't call the cops!"

Her online reputation was already in shambles, and being seen in this small town, let alone as a robbery victim, would only add fuel to the fire of online mockery. She couldn't afford another blow to her dignity.