The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 92

"I personally think this competition should be a piece of cake for you," Mr. Hammond remarked with a hint of emotion in his voice.

Meeting Mirabella was a stroke of serendipity. At just 17, she made an online splash by cracking the complex conundrums posed by several prestigious Riverdale institutions.

Problems that stumped other students for weeks seemed like child's play to her. With barely any effort, she'd unraveled them and then some, her insights leaving onlookers in awe.

She almost caused an educational meltdown at these elite schools, and yet nobody had a clue who was behind it all. It was only when Parkside High School's online admission quiz blew her cover that he learned the mastermind giving the big institutions a run for their money was a high school student.

Pure luck played its part in bringing her to Parkside High School. Had she not been looking to study in Ashford, with Parkside being the top high school around, she might not have given it a second glance. Of course, Mr. Hammond never expected this young lady to actually choose Parkside.

When confronted with Mr. Hammond's unexpected confidence, Mirabella could only respond, "I just want to focus on my studies."

Mr. Hammond chuckled. "Studying and competing? They actually go hand in hand."

"So, what's your reason for putting me in this competition?" asked Mirabella, cutting to the chase.

Mr. Hammond adjusted his glasses. "Although Parkside's college placement rate has been consistent, there's been a troubling downward trend..." He paused, his smile tinged with bitterness. "I just don't want the school's century-old reputation to falter on my watch."

Mirabella gave Mr. Hammond an OK sign. "I get it."