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

Wyatt followed closely behind James, "No, it's strange. We lost her trail in South Carolina, as if she vanished into thin air."

James's lips curled slightly, "That mysterious?"

Wyatt glanced cautiously at his boss James before continuing, "South Carolina is at the heart of a power center, which suggests that the person covering for her must be no ordinary person."

James was reminded of the odd words Summer had mentioned back home. A flicker of intrigue crossed his eyes as he spoke, "Have you checked her past records?"

Wyatt paused, "Past records? You mean before Ms. Mirabella reclaimed her identity?"

"Yes," James nodded lightly.

"No, I've only looked into Ms. Mirabella's past," Wyatt replied smoothly, "But speaking of changes, Ms. Mirabella has undergone the most."

James's eyelashes lowered slightly as he commanded, "Look into Summer's past records."

"Alright, James," Wyatt agreed, but out of curiosity, he couldn't help asking, "Why suddenly look into her past?"

The two had exited the federal building by then, the bright sunlight reflecting off the agency's emblem in the plaza, casting a golden glow, its wings poised as if to oversee everything with sharp vigilance.

James stopped in front of the car, finally addressing Wyatt's earlier question, "I suspect she's become a different person."

With that, he opened the car door and got in.noveldrama

Wyatt stood still for a moment, trying to grasp the meaning behind James's words.

Become a different person?

Can people change into someone else?

Or did James mean this Summer was an impostor?

Wyatt, puzzled, got into the car, glanced at the rearview mirror, and saw James resting against the seat with his eyes closed. He decided not to voice his question, but after a pause, he still spoke up, "Are we heading straight back to the mansion?"

James tapped his knee lightly and then opened his eyes, "To the mall."

Wyatt's face twitched, suspecting he had heard wrong, "The mall?"

James hummed in affirmation, his gaze drifting outside the window.

Christmas was only twenty days away.

**

Time flew by, and soon it was the end of the year.

Mirabella had been staying at home, barely going out, except to take Zach's dog for walks.

On New Year's Eve, after dinner,

With

sat in the living room.

the New Year's Eve special

her parents and brother.

Nick was abroad this year, and Leo was at the live site of the show, leaving only Emmitt and Zach at

home. They were discussing

economics, and although Miral

was listening, her mind was elsewhere.

After a while, she stood up, put on her down jacket, and took Zach's dog, Husky Junior, out for a walk.

Zach wanted to join her, but Delilah held him back.

"Let your sister go alone. You being there might just remind her of past sorrows," Delilah sighed softly.

Understanding her point, Zach reluctantly sat back down.

Emmitt watched from the side, his heart slightly bitter. The year haddeft him more silent and reflective, his regrets unchanged.

As Mirabella stepped out, the biting winter wind made her instinctively wrap her jacket tighter.

This winter was exceptionally cold.

Exhaling, Mirabella looked down at the energetic Husky Junior by her feet, her eyes softening.

Crossing the garden, they quickly left the mansion behind.