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

Mirabella got where they were coming from with the whole embarrassing situation; you know, those unspoken industry rules. But the attitude? Not so much. She lightly tapped her fingers on her knee, wondering if she really had a face that screamed "I'm super picky."

"Well, since we've cleared things up, it's all good," she said, waving it off, still feeling pretty upbeat.

Even though Mirabella seemed chill about it, Joseph wouldn't stop apologizing until J shot him a look that finally made him pause. Just as Joseph stepped aside, his phone buzzed. It was Hank. Joseph frowned, already knowing he'd probably have to quit when he got back. He ignored the call and blocked the number for good measure.

Mirabella didn't pay Joseph any mind. With the contract sorted, she got up, ready to head back to class. But J stopped her, "Hey, how about grabbing lunch together?"

Zane was about to put the contract away when he heard J asking his student out for lunch. He flinched and looked at J in disbelief. Was this guy interested in his student???

While Zane's imagination went wild, his student casually replied, "Do you really want to eat at the school cafeteria?"

Zane: "!!!"

J glanced at Mirabella, having no problem with her suggestion. "Sure, but can you get me off your block list first?"

Mirabella raised an eyebrow and, without missing a beat, pulled out her phone, tapping a few times. "Done."

J let out a sigh of relief and, pushing his luck, added, "Can you add me on Messenger too?"

Mirabella shot him a sidelong glance, "Aren't you a hacker? Why bother with all these accounts?"

"I'm just worried you'll block me again..." J laughed, a bit sheepishly.

Mirabella chuckled softly and eventually showed him her Messenger QR code to

scan.

Zane, who'd been watching all this unfold, finally snapped back to reality and couldn't help but ask, "Mirabella, do you and Mr. Monks... go way back?"

Mirabella didn't deny it, her voice calm as she replied with a simple "Yeah."

So it was true!!

Zane's mind was blown. This news was even more jaw-dropping than finding out Mr. Monks was the big boss at DO Group. No wonder she wasn't fazed when he first

ve

mentioned DO Group, and even when the Tech Center got involved, she stayed cool and dared to

confront Mr. Monks in front of everyone, saying he wouldn't dare

demand an apology. It was all

because they already knew each other!

As Zane pieced it all together, he gave Mirabella a look that said, "You really kept this under wraps, huh?"

Feeling the silent interrogation from Zane, Mirabella decided it was time to go, "Professor, we'll head out now."noveldrama

Zane waved them off, a bit helplessly.

In no time the office was just Zane

and Calvin. Calvin's mind was

spinning. Realizing Mr. Monks and Mirabella were acquainted felt like a bolt of lightning on a clear day; he could hardly stand up straight.

Just then, his phone rang, making him jump. It was Hank, turning to Calvin after not getting through to Joseph. But Calvin didn't dare pick up, scared Hank might discover what had just gone down. He let the caffring out, feeling a tiny bit of relief but still deeply uneasy.

Meanwhile, Mirabella didn't actually take J to the cafeteria. Instead, they headed

to a cozy restaurant just off-campus.