A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

“Hey, did you see the video I sent you? Oh my god, I nearly died laughing! Those two–one looking all pale and the other dark as night–they’re a real pair!” Stella’s voice on the phone was bubbling with glee.

“I saw it,” Alessia replied, sitting in the car with a fond smile in her voice. “Is the party over?”

“Not yet. I ducked out as soon as the best part was done. Are you back yet?”

“On my way.”

“How’s your mom doing?” Stella had already changed out of her evening gown, waving goodbye to a few guests before heading straight upstairs. Liam was singing in the living room, but the moment Stella came in, his eyes followed her until she disappeared from sight.

“Same as always.”

Stella let out a soft sigh, at a loss for words for a moment.

“How’s my third brother holding up lately?”

Stella glanced down at her phone. “He’s doing alright. Business is steady, and he’s bringing in new clients. Don’t worry, even if he weren’t your brother, he’s still an employee at my café. I wouldn’t let anyone mess with him.”

“Found a new singer for the place yet?”

that easy. He has to be handsome and sing well–and just

for you. If I find someone promising, I’ll send him your

I

hanging up.

“Yeah, see you.”

a crawl, finally stopping when it was clear it couldn’t

Make sure to log your overtime before you leave.” Alessia stepped out, sent Zachary a quick

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the corner, she spotted Zachary under

Zach.” Alessia assumed it was one of Zachary’s friends, which explained the lack of a text back. She gave a little wave and

man turned as

smooth

here? And for the record, my last

wasn’t offended; he leaned against the car, a smile on his lips that

cold and ruthless, who could outdo the eldest son of