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

Mirabella gave Cassie a sidelong glance, confirming her suspicion that he was still just a child, unscathed by the harsh realities of the world.

Cassie tossed and turned for a while, noticing his sister lounging lazily at the dining table, scrolling through her phone as if waiting for someone. He

couldnously asked, “Is someone else coming?"

Without lifting her head, Mirabella hummed a response, "Your brother-in-law."noveldrama

"Oh." Cassie remained sprawled on the couch, taking a moment before it dawned on him, his eyes widening in shock, "Brother-in-law?!"

Had he misheard?

At that moment, the door to the room swung open.

James entered, clad in a dark trench coat, bringing a cool breeze with him. He only had eyes for Mirabella and failed to notice the figure lying on the couch beside her.

"How long have you been here?" James approached, shedding his coat with the intention of placing it on the couch, only to meet Cassie's gaze.

James: "..."

Cassie: "!!!"

They locked eyes in silence.

Realizing the situation, Cassie quickly sat up, a flush of embarrassment and annoyance crossing his fair face.

James glanced at Cassie's face before calmly shifting his attention back to Mirabella, "And who is this kid?"

Mirabella let out a sigh, after sending a final message in the group chat with Linden and others, she slowly lifted her head, "This is my brother, Cassie Davis."

James raised an eyebrow, his tone surprisingly gentle, "Your brother? I've never heard you mention him before."

Mirabella pocketed her phone, fabricating an excuse, “Just a distant relative's kid.”

By then, Cassie had stood up and Wover, pulling out a chair next

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, grumbling, "Sis, I'm hungry."

It had been only a few years since he last saw his sister, and now, unexpectedly,

she had a husband... Cassie was inwardly rejecting this reality.

James noted the boy's actions with a sigh, another one to deal with.

"I'll have the food served," James offered gracefully, pressing the service bell in the room.

Cassie grimaced, then whispered to Mirabella, "Sis, what's his financial situation like? Can he provide for you in the future? He may be somewhat handsome, but he looks unreliable at first glance."

James, with his keen hearing: ".

Mirabella's lips twitched, turning to reply, "If he can't provide, will you?"

"Of course, you're my sister. It's my duty to take care of you!" Cassie declared earnestly.

Mirabella simply smiled and ruffled the young boy's hair.

Cassie's frustrations melted away with that gesture, yet he harbored no fondness for anyone beyond his sister.

During the meal, Cassie was attentive, constantly engaging Mirabella in

conversation and ignoring the man seated across from them.

Only then did he feel his sister's love remained with him.

When Cassie excused himself to the restroom towards the end of the meal, James wiped his mouth with a napkin and turned to Mirabella, sighing softly, "You know, you could tell the kid that not only can provide for you, but I could take care of several generations of his, without any problem."

Mirabella raised an eyebrow at the man across from her, "So, James, are you flaunting your wealth now?"