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

Lisa was so caught up in trying to steer Mirabella away that she didn't even notice her own movements. She kept her eyes on Mirabella and asked again, "Is that

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Mirabella let her fingers drop, not saying a word. Instead, she glanced in the direction Lisa had just looked and spotted two familiar faces in the hallway.

What a coincidence-they both knew them.

Mirabella turned back, eyebrows slightly raised, and asked Lisa, "How do you know Ben?"

Lisa's eyes narrowed, sidestepping the question with one of her own, "You know him?"

"He's a visiting lecturer for a project in our department," Mirabella replied simply.

So it was indeed the name Lisa had overheard in the library.

As Ben walked over, Lisa paused and quietly said, "He's my Emmitt."

Mirabella had already guessed it, her thoughtful gaze lingering on Lisa's face, "Not getting along too well, huh?"

Lisa's lips twisted slightly, "We're half-siblings."

Half-sibling relationships are often complicated-a common theme in blended families.

Mirabella nodded, choosing not to press further.

As Ben approached, Lisa instinctively moved a step forward, placing herself in front of Mirabella, and asked Ben, "What are you doing here?"

Ben seemed accustomed to his sister's prickly nature, meeting her eyes with a deep but gentle look, "I tried calling you, but you didn't pick up."

Lisa frowned, not believing Ben hadn't seen her earlier message on Messenger. Still, it wasn't the time to call him out, so she said, "My phone was on silent, must've missed it. What's up?"

Ben gave her a brief look.

Suddenly, Lisa felt a chill, as if his gaze stripped away all her defenses, leaving her words stuck in her throat.

Ben shifted his gaze to Mirabella, offering a polite smile, "Mirabella."

Mirabella maintained a neutral expression, nodding politely, "Mr. Ben."

"Didn't expect you and Lisa to be classmates," Ben said, sounding a bit surprised.

Hearing this, Lisa tightened her grip, her irritation growing.

Mirabella acknowledged with a nod, "Quite a coincidence."

Ben pursed his lips, not engaging further with Mirabella, and turned to Lisa,

"Come home tonight."

"No," Lisa resisted instinctively.

"It's Dad's birthday," Ben reminded her.

Lisa paused.

"I'll wait for you at the school gate after classes," Ben said, nodding at Mirabella

before waving to Taylor, who was standing not far away.

Taylor, recognizing Mirabella, nodded politely before leaving with Ben.

Once they were gone, Lisa snapped back to reality, her tense nerves finally easing. She noticed her palms were clammy with sweat.

Taking a deep breath, Lisa looked at Mirabella, her expression serious, "Mira, you might want to keep your distance from my Emmitt. He's... not as gentlemanly as he seems."

"Alright, I get it," Mirabella replied lightly. "Do you still need me to grab something for you?"

"What do you mean?" Lisa blinked, momentarily puzzled.

Mirabella raised an eyebrow and headed toward the academic building.