A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

York stuck out his lower lip in a pout and gave the coffee table a sulky little kick, “What, do you like them because their house is falling apart? Because they’re broke?”

Alessia’s brows knitted; she was just about to scold him when the front door swung open. Their heads turned, but Ivan merely glanced their way, headed to the kitchen to pour himself a glass of water, and then slipped quietly back into his room.

He didn’t say a single word. Didn’t even spare them an extra look.

“Alessia! Who is that guy?!” York snapped out of his funk and exploded.

Alessia’s face changed; she immediately clapped a hand over his mouth and, despite his squirming, dragged him toward the door.

“All right, you two troublemakers, your little sister’s waiting for you at home. Don’t keep the whole house up–off you go.” As Alessia spoke, Max followed them out, hands stuffed in his pockets.

“Alessia, who is he?! You’re only allowed to have one little brother–me! You hear me?” York’s muffled protests came through Alessia’s hand as she hustled him

away.

“Behave!” Alessia snapped.

you up after school tomorrow,” Max said, his calm voice a stark contrast

behind them. With the two finally gone, she let out a long sigh of relief. If she

to wash up when she realized three pairs of

brothers–my ex–big brother and ex–little brother,”

echoed the terms,

care about you. They just don’t know how to show

lips twitched, but there

Lessie. Sit with us.” Brendan

was about to say, but she went and

have to be afraid Max will do anything to you–he might be a

something to us. It’s just… they

good points?” Alessia’s

Tate kid–he’s young, decisive, clearly cares about you. He came all the way over here tonight just for you. Honestly, you’d probably be better off with

you’re trying to kick me out?” Alessia

always be your home. But if you have a better option, as your family, we’d