A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

“Mr. Hollis, as soon as the lead actress finishes this scene, you’re up next.”

“Alright, thanks.” Tristan glanced at the young assistant, a charming smile tugging at his lips. There was a softness in his eyes, the kind that could easily sweep you off your feet if you weren’t careful.

“N–no problem.” The assistant blushed, the backlighting hiding her expression. She didn’t linger, rushing off after giving her message, tugging her lunch buddy along as the two whispered excitedly, barely containing themselves.

Tristan caught their gaze and looked over. Immediately, both women pretended to be busy with something else. He didn’t call them out–just waved in their direction and then turned his attention back to his phone.

“I heard the company signed some rich kid as a new artist and specifically wants you to write his songs?”

“Sounds like he’s loaded. Maybe I should consider it,” came the teasing reply through his headphones.

Tristan’s grin widened. “Come on, Alessia, we’ve been partners for years. You wouldn’t just toss me aside, would you?”

“In this world, nothing’s more important than making money. I have to train a replacement for you, just in case your career goes up in flames.”

He laughed. “You’re investing in blue–chip stocks here, ma’am. I only go up, never

down.”

the other end,

rookie along on Saturday. As for the trust–fund kid, let’s put him on hold. Lillian can

I’ll be back

character for the next scene. Alessia replied with a half–hearted “OK,” then switched screens

separate

into another chat window.

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expect you to be on call 24/7–we’re a legitimate

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temples. Sometimes she wondered how she ended up surrounded by

glow across her face. She pushed up

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