A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Alessia sprawled across the bed, the soft mattress instantly easing the tension in her body. She’d been pampered her whole life–falling asleep was easy, but

sleeping well was a whole different story.

Cole must have known that, too. He’d even swapped out her old mattress for something better. She rolled over twice, just starting to drift off when her phone buzzed.

On the other side of the room divider, Ivan was focused on his sketchbook. Alessia didn’t bother to hide the call; she answered right away.

“Hello?” Her voice was languid, barely mustering any energy.

“Miss Morton, forced into manual labor? You sound wiped out.”

“Venmo me fifty bucks and I’ll regale you with my rags–to–riches saga,” she shot

back.

Cole chuckled, the sound low and warm across the line as his fingers slid over his screen. “All sorted out, then?”

“Yeah. I really am a spoiled princess,” Alessia admitted, stretching out on the bed with genuine relief.

Just as she finished speaking, her phone chimed–a new transfer notification. Another hundred thousand dollars.

you a thank–you card or just bow in gratitude?” Alessia accepted the money without a second thought; after all, her own

her spine. “It’s not like you don’t have a place to stay. How long are

careless shrug. “It’s actually kind of fun. I’ll stick around a while

evening, Ethan and

Go grab a shower–school in the morning, remember?” Karen called out as soon as she heard the door open, setting aside what

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thing yesterday. He waited for

too?

So, how’s the shop plan

Speaking of which, it’s all thanks to Lessie–she pulled some strings and got the business license sorted for

until it basically landed in my lap,” Brendan

that resourceful?” Zachary was genuinely surprised, just as Alessia emerged from

asked a friend for help. It wasn’t a big deal for him,” Alessia

it off.

you know Justin? No pressure, just curious,” Brendan clarified quickly, not wanting Alessia to

known each other since we were kids. He’s a good guy. If he loses his temper, there’s