A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

The light turned red, and Max brought the car to a halt, his fingers drumming a steady rhythm on the steering wheel.

“What mischief are you plotting now?” York asked, his tone more delighted than apprehensive.

“None of your business.”

“Oh, come on. At least when it comes to getting Alessia back, we’re on the same side.”

“Getting her back?” Max shot him a sidelong glance as the light changed. “Do you really think her heart’s still here?” He shifted gears and headed toward the Tate family estate.

When they arrived, the two brothers and their dog climbed out. The family butler, Dawson, was already standing nearby, as if he’d materialized out of thin air.

“Master Max, Master York–your father would like to see you in the study,” Dawson announced.

“Take my dog back, will you?” York handed over the leash, then followed Max into the house. They knocked on the study door, and only after hearing a response did they step inside.

“Dad.”

Scott stood at the window, hands clasped behind his back. He only turned and settled into his leather chair after his sons‘ greeting.

“Did you go looking for Alessia?”

want to take her to Merovia,” York said,

that dog? You ruined the family dinner in front of everyone just for Alessia. Was that supposed to show me

pouted. “She’s just

slipping. Your mother and I have decided you’ll stay here for the next while. Once you’ve learned

controlled. Back in Merovia, he could

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gotten used to that freedom and had

We gave you too much freedom, and

cheeks, his eyes brimming with silent accusation. Scott ignored him,

you two do in private, but in

clearly begrudging. Max, in contrast, simply replied with an indifferent,

go. And if there’s a next

a barely audible scoff but knew better than to push his

a year, isn’t it?”

“Yes, sir.”

start preparing for your return. I’ll let you manage both companies for a trial run next season. You know, the