The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 1601

Once everyone had cleared out of the Math Department, Robert shot a glare at the door and muttered, "Such nasty gossip, truly disgraceful for a teacher."

Blaze rubbed his nose and quickly tried to calm him down. "Don't let it get to you. Honestly, it's partly on our professor. If we had thrown a welcome dinner for Mira last year, maybe folks wouldn't be doubting things now."

Since the professor was out of earshot, Blaze felt safe passing the buck.

Robert found Blaze's argument made sense, but his frustration lingered. "I'll have a word with your professor when I get back."

The Physics Department always had each other's backs and wouldn't stand for anyone badmouthing them.

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When Mirabella got back to her room, James was on the balcony chatting on the phone. As soon as he noticed her, he wrapped up the call and joined her in the living room.

"All done?" James asked casually.

"Yeah." Mirabella nodded, heading to the fridge for a bottle of water.

"Oh, by the way, someone was looking for you this morning," James mentioned, casually spinning his phone.

Mirabella wiped the corner of her mouth, surprised. "Someone was looking for me? Who was it?"

James replied, "They didn't leave a name, but it was a guy in his forties or fifties."

A guy in his forties or fifties?

Mirabella leaned back, racking her brain for anyone who fit that description. After a bit, she shrugged, unable to think of anyone, and said, "If it's important, he'll show up again."

James nodded, then glanced at his watch. "I booked us a table at a nearby restaurant. Should we head out for dinner?"