A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 39

When they arrived, Alessia greeted everyone, then headed straight to wash up before retreating to her room. She drew the curtains tight, pulled out her laptop, slipped on her headphones, and shut out the rest of the world.

Just a thin curtain separated her from Ivan, who was fast asleep.

Outside in the hallway, Brendan and the others sat together in a tense circle.

“Liam’s right. We’re being so careful around Lessie that it might actually be making things harder for her,” Karen said, her voice barely above a whisper.

“We can’t rush this,” Zachary added. “It’ll take time. Slow and steady.” The others nodded in agreement.

“Oh, by the way, what’s this about a contract you mentioned earlier?” Brendan asked.

“I’ve got a set tonight. An agent approached me, wants me to come by their office Saturday to talk about a potential deal. I looked them up–it’s A&C Entertainment. That’s Tristan’s company.”

Though Tristan had only been in the industry for five years, he was already a household name.

“I’ve heard of them,” Brendan said thoughtfully. “But this is your dream. If you want it, go for it.”

“What kind of offer are they making? Don’t take contracts lightly–read every word,” Brendan cautioned, experience sharpening his tone.,

saying a 60/40 split, and they’ll cover my college tuition for all four years. I’ll know more once I

everyone assumed he meant the company would take sixty percent,

that’s better than expected. I’ve heard this business can really squeeze newcomers. Sixty–forty

but decided it was better

him.

tuition too?” Zachary

to pay it back after

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explanation seemed to

It’s your call, as long as you’re careful with the contract. Don’t let yourself get burned. If it’s what you

good to keep putting college on hold,” Karen chimed

clapped Liam on the shoulder. As twins, there were some

as if a weight

right. Our family’s

up ever since Lessie came back,” Karen said, glancing

the more reason for

and Ivan were both asleep, the four lowered their voices and quietly went their separate ways. Alessia, who’d been standing at her door with an empty water

in,