A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 20

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.

a thank–you card or just bow in gratitude?” Alessia accepted the money without a second thought; after all, her own funds went straight into Cole’s account these days. Their relationship was far closer than most people

down her spine. “It’s not like you don’t have

hair with a careless shrug. “It’s actually kind of fun. I’ll

Ethan and Zachary returned home

Karen called out as soon as she heard the

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shop thing yesterday. He waited for me at work and

too? Have

So, how’s the shop

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

I completely forgot about that until it basically landed in

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

a friend for help. It wasn’t a big deal

it off.

how do you know Justin? No pressure, just curious,” Brendan clarified quickly,

kids. He’s a good guy. If he loses his temper, there’s usually

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