The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 705

Atlas nodded with a knowing smile. "Zach's playing a bit dirty, isn't he? I mean, isn't the young lady practically family to us Keir folks?"

That's why they called Mirabella 'young lady' instead of 'little miss.'

Grady drummed his fingers on his knee, deep in thought. "If Zach's got his tricks, why can't we use some of our own?"

Atlas cleared his throat and gave Grady a thumbs-up. "We're ready for whatever you've got planned."

"Let's finish what we're working on first, then we'll talk," Grady replied after a moment of consideration.

"Got it," Atlas nodded, then added, "By the way, the Pledger family's overseas operations are completely cut off. I've also ordered our domestic branches to pull back from any special orders we had with them."

Outside, the rain began to pour. Grady stared out the car window for a while before speaking. "Yeah, time they learned there are some people you just don't mess with."

"Exactly," Atlas smirked. "Mess with the Davis family's young lady? They must have a death wish."

Meanwhile, Mirabella returned to the hospital room just as Leo was finishing his meal.

She glanced at the takeout packaging—it was from the same place she and James had eaten earlier.

Leo wiped his mouth with a napkin and looked at his sister. "Running off to stuff your face and only thinking to bring me takeout? At least you've got some decency."

Mirabella pulled up a chair and slouched back lazily.

Leo tossed the takeout box into the trash and, remembering that she came back right as Grady left, decided to ask, "By the way, sis, did anyone interesting try to chat you up on your way back?"

Mirabella shot him a sideways glance. "Nope."

Her phone buzzed in her pocket. She took it out and replied to a message.

Having missed several days of school, many classmates had reached out to check on her. The message now was from her desk-mate, Jenna.

After a moment's thought, she texted back, 'Will be back in school tomorrow.'

She had stayed away from school to keep Leo's injury a secret while they uncovered the culprit behind the scenes. Now, with things settling down, there was no need to linger in the hospital, especially with finals half a month away.

After responding, Mirabella remembered the box of autographs she hadn't managed to give to her classmates, likely still in Leo's car. She quickly sent another message, this time to Collins, asking if he could grab the autographs for her when he had a chance.

Time flew by, and soon it was the end of the month.

Mirabella had dined with James a few days ago, hearing about his plans to leave town for a bit. Since then, they hadn't been in much contact, with most of her time devoted to studying and researching medicine.