The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 634

Bernardo slipped the card into Summer's hand, cleared his throat, and started, "It's nothing major, but I remember you had a decent relationship with Emmitt from the Davis family, right?"

Summer's fingers twitched at the mention, and the card fell to the floor with a soft clink.

Bernardo glanced at her, and Summer quickly masked her surprise, bending down to pick up the bank card. "Dad, why are you bringing this up? I’ve been keeping my distance from the Davis family, just like you told me."

Bernardo sighed, a hint of nostalgia in his voice. "It's just... I've been thinking. If you want to keep in touch with the Davis family, I won't stop you. They were part of your upbringing, and I get that."

Summer's gaze dropped, the card suddenly feeling hot in her hand. She knew her biological father wouldn’t give her money without a catch.

"Actually, my relationship with the Davis family..." she started, but was interrupted by Lu Hongyuan's voice again.

"And you're classmates with Mira, right? Why not invite her to the mall this weekend? The Davis family isn't exactly flush with cash, so she might not be able to afford the fancy stuff. See what she likes, and use this card to cover it," Bernardo said, his hands casually clasped behind his back.

Summer's lips pressed into a thin line. So, this card wasn't for her after all—it was to get her to take Mirabella shopping!

Her biological mother had been picking her up from school every day, always checking on Mirabella. And now her father wanted to use her to win over the same girl.

Taking a deep breath to calm her anger, Summer placed the card on the table. "Sorry, Dad, but I don't really hang out with her. I can't do what you’re asking."

Bernardo's brows furrowed at her refusal, his expression darkening. But he pressed on, "You don’t hang out now, but that's how you get to know each other."

Summer forced a smile. "Have you forgotten the mess with the competition materials last time? Do you think she'd want anything to do with me?"

Besides, she'd already cut ties with the Davis family.

But recalling her father's earlier comment about the Davis family being financially strapped, he seemed unaware of their real status.

Bernardo’s voice brought her back to reality. "The Gilbert family needs to build solid relationships with City Hall if we’re going to succeed here, and she’s got the connections."

Pushing aside her doubts, Summer responded, "Then don’t get your hopes up. Even if she has the connections, she’s not likely to help the Gilbert family."

At her words, Bernardo's face darkened, and after a tense silence, he scoffed, "Unless she wants to ruin her reputation!"

The Gilbert family’s future was at stake.

Bernardo straightened up and promised to update the next two chapters, ensuring the rest would be posted before midnight, apologizing for any delay.