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.

door, and stepped out. Alessia followed him into the hallway. After Ivan ducked into the bathroom, she made her way to the kitchen and

they finished up what they needed to do Alessia switched off the lights, and, finally, this uneasy night

had in ages. When she checked the clock, it

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

about to head back to her room when a steady knock echoed at the

raps, then

the front door–a

Please sign

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her school’s logo and name. Alessia didn’t ask questions; she signed for it, waited

As expected, it was her

uniforms for spring, summer, and winter–plus extra sets for sports,

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