The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 243

"So, you're in it for the prize money?" Vincent asked, his expression a mix of surprise and instant comprehension.

Mirabella nodded, her gaze drifting back to the pages of her book.

Vincent couldn't help but glance at her book. He prided himself on his French skills, but the text before him might as well have been written in code.

He felt a slight sting to his ego.

Leaning back, he muttered with a wistful air, "This time, I won't lose the national competition to you."

Without even lifting her head from the page she was turning, Mirabella replied with a breezy, "Oh, then best of luck to you."

Those who usually threw down that gauntlet ended up eating their words. She could only offer encouragement.

Time flew by, and soon, the airport staff began announcing it was time to board.

Mirabella was one of the last to stand up, leisurely packing her book and pulling the small, wheeled suitcase her mom had prepared for her towards the gate, where she handed her ID and boarding pass to the attendant with a swipe.

Her seat was by the window, and as soon as she was on the plane, she powered off her phone, pulled her hoodie over her head, and nestled into her seat to rest.

Two and a half hours later, the plane touched down at Riverdale Airport. It was just past six, and the sky hadn't completely darkened yet.

After deplaning, everyone gathered at the exit as the preliminary rounds were set to start the next day. The airport was filled with students and participants from all over the country.