A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 41

“I’ll handle the rest in person this afternoon. You’ve worked hard tonight–take tomorrow morning off.”

“Thank you, boss. Good night.”

Vera replied instantly, not a trace of hesitation in her tone.

Alessia was more than used to Vera’s efficiency. She didn’t bother responding, simply closed her laptop. She instinctively reached for the water glass on her nightstand, only to find it empty.

With a quiet sigh, Alessia packed up her laptop, stretched, then got out of bed with her glass in hand, ready to refill it. As she pulled back the curtains, she startled–suddenly locking eyes with a pair of dark, gleaming eyes.

Goosebumps prickled her skin. It wasn’t until she flicked on the light and saw who it was that Alessia breathed out in relief.

“Did I wake you?”

The owner of those black eyes was Ivan. He rested one hand on the door handle, his gaze fixed steadily on Alessia.

him into the hallway. After Ivan ducked into the bathroom, she made

exchanged a word as they finished up what they needed to do Alessia switched

was sheer exhaustion, but Alessia slept better than she had in ages. When she checked the clock, it was only a

silent and empty. The slow cooker was keeping some comforting soup warm, and next to it was a sticky note reminding her to eat

she’d finished her meal, Alessia was about to head back to

sharp raps, then

opened the front door–a courier stood

sign

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didn’t ask questions; she signed for it, waited for the courier

As expected, it was her

provided different uniforms for spring, summer, and winter–plus extra sets for

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