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.,

and they’ll cover my college tuition for all four

the company would take sixty percent,

I’ve heard this business can really squeeze newcomers. Sixty–forty is almost

but decided it was better not to

him.

paying your tuition too?” Zachary sounded

I have to pay it back

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seemed to put Zachary at

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

keep putting college on hold,” Karen chimed in. “You’ve got this chance while you’re

more, just clapped Liam on the shoulder. As twins, there were some things they didn’t

if a weight had finally lifted

family’s only

up ever since Lessie came back,” Karen said,

for us to work even

voices and quietly went their separate ways. Alessia, who’d been standing at her door with an empty water glass, finally let go of the doorknob. She

Just as she settled in, the audio