The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 625

Mirabella shot Johnny a look that screamed, "Seriously?" She shook her head and sighed. "Your background checks are about as reliable as an April weather forecast."

Johnny caught onto her sarcasm and coughed awkwardly. "Yeah, that's on me. I should've been more thorough."

No excuses could change the fact that their sloppy research almost got him accused of abusing his power.

Mirabella forced a small smile, remembering Mr. Hammond was still around. She had to keep up her good student image. "Just so you know, my last name is Howard. Next time, don’t mix me up with just anyone."

Johnny nodded. "This was definitely my bad. Don’t let it bother you."

Mirabella decided not to drag it out any longer. The spectacle was over. She turned to Mr. Hammond. "Mr. Hammond, I'll head back to class now."

Mr. Hammond, still stunned by the whole scene, could only nod. Mirabella gave a polite nod back and walked towards the school building, not even glancing at Mandy.

Johnny, having wasted enough time on Mandy, had nothing more to say. He quickly left with his colleagues from the Department of Education.

Mandy stood there, dazed, Johnny's words echoing in her ears. If it weren't for her foster daughter, Gilbert Corporation wouldn't have even been on the government's radar. And the only reason they were given a chance to bid was to repay a favor to her foster daughter?

The focus was on repaying 'the foster daughter,' not the Davis family. What kind of influence did her foster daughter have to get such respectful treatment from a city secretary?

Mandy snapped back to reality and saw Colton. She rushed over, not even registering his earlier comment. "Is Gilbert Corporation really in such bad shape?"

Seeing that her first concern was about the company's financial state, Colton's face darkened. "What nonsense are you talking about now? Gilbert Corporation is doing just fine."

Mandy threw her designer purse onto the couch in frustration. "Do you know why we failed to secure the bid?"

Colton scoffed. "Isn't it because of your brilliant idea to bribe people? A solid project ruined by your stupidity."

Overwhelmed with frustration, Mandy couldn't hold back any longer. Her emotions erupted in response to Colton's accusations.