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

things vague, but everyone assumed he meant the company would take sixty

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

Brendan had misunderstood, but decided

him.

paying your tuition too?” Zachary sounded

but I have to

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to put Zachary

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

hold,” Karen chimed in. “You’ve got this chance while you’re young–take

on the shoulder. As twins, there were some things they

as if a

family’s only going to get stronger from

I honestly think things have been looking up ever since Lessie came back,” Karen

the more reason for us to

with an empty

her music software. Just as she settled in, the audio file finished rendering. She made a