The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 50

James watched Mirabella's retreating figure, a proud little spitfire if he ever saw one. It took a moment before a chuckle escaped him, and he shook his head in bemusement.

Piloting the car up front, Wyatt glanced in the rearview mirror at his boss, who seemed totally unfazed by the apparent snub. He questioned himself yet again. Was this really James? It felt like a switcheroo.

“Drive,” James said, his tone languid and ice-cold, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor.

Wyatt was stunned. No, his boss was still the same.

As Wyatt revved the engine, he couldn't help but sneak a peek at the old wooden box in James' grasp, his curiosity piqued. “That box looks ancient. What’s in it?”

James lowered his gaze to the box, which seemed to be crafted from mahogany with ornate carvings that suggested its age. The corners were worn smooth, and the color deepened, which indeed made it look quite vintage, like a relic from another time. A particular symbol etched on the box seemed vaguely familiar to James as if he had seen it somewhere before.

He pondered for a moment and toyed with the latch but ultimately didn’t open the box. Instead, he placed it beside him and turned to look out the window before saying offhandedly, “Curiosity killed the cat, you know.”

Wyatt remained silent. Could Mirabella be someone with extraordinary talents?

Around half an hour later, they pulled up to Catherine's apartment complex.

“I can take it up for you,” Wyatt offered as he killed the engine and unbuckled his seatbelt.

James glanced at the wooden box. “No, I’ll go. Wait for me here.”

Wyatt looked surprised but nodded. “Be careful.”