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

Yara sat in the car, her posture poised as she leaned against the seat, her gaze drifting out the window. Her delicate features reflected in the side mirror, and a small smile hinted at her good mood.

Before the car reached Prestige College, Yara's phone buzzed inside her bag. She had been reviewing her math notes and, hearing the call, she set them aside and answered. "Hey, Mom."

On the other end, her mother, Kitty, spoke gently, "Yara, the driver told me you visited the Shepherd family today?"

"Yeah." Yara replied softly, her fair fingers lightly flipping through the book on her lap. "I saw Uncle Sam."

Kitty's breath caught, "Did... did you talk to him?"

Sam was a big shot in the national security department, a position with serious power and influence. Even the city's elite families rarely got to connect with him.

"We just exchanged greetings." Yara thought for a moment, then added, "But Uncle Sam seemed more approachable than the rumors suggest."

Although Sam's initial glance was sharp, he was polite afterward.

Kitty clutched her phone, her excitement barely contained. If her daughter could establish a connection with the Shepherd family, their standing in Riverdale would skyrocket.

Thinking this, Kitty advised, "Yara, if you get the chance, you should definitely interact more with the Shepherd family. It could be great for your future."

Her daughter was well-educated and beautiful, a rare combination even among noble families.

"Mom, there's no rush. Let's take it slow," Yara said evenly.

"Alright." Kitty had always known her daughter to be someone with a plan,

capable of advancing or retreating as needed, far more competent than the young masters of the Blake family.

Though a girl, her achievements made her position in the Blake family quite stable.

"Are you still at the Shepherds'?" Kitty quickly asked.

"I've left. I'm on my way back to school," Yara replied smoothly.

Kitty nodded, took a sip of water, and then casually asked, "Have you noticed any new freshmen at your school this year?"

Yara paused, Surprised by her mother's question, and after a moment, she answered, "No, I've been busy. My mentor has me working on academic papers and grad school reports. I don't have time to pay attention to that." noveldrama

Kitty knew her daughter was highly regarded by her mentors at Prestige College. Hearing her talk about her work made her visibly proud, "Then just focus on your work."

"But Mom, why did you suddenly ask about this?" Yara asked, puzzled.

Kitty thought for a moment. Her daughter was kind-hearted. If she told her about her cousin who had been admitted to Prestige College, she might distract Yara with concern for her.

If her niece, raised in a small town with perhaps not the best manners, came to rely on Yara, seeing her as a role model, it could potentially distract Yara from her priorities.

No, it was best not to let Yara know.

Quickly, Kitty found an excuse, laughing, "Oh, nothing. Just wondering if the math

and science department has any prodigy freshmen this year."

"I see."

Yara didn't dwell on it, simply responding, "I'm not too sure about that."