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?”

take her to Merovia,” York said, excitement flashing in his

turned cold. “She’s a Morton now, York–not a Tate! And what’s with that dog? You ruined the family dinner

pouted. “She’s just so

thinning. “You’ve spent too much time abroad. Your manners are slipping. Your mother and I have decided you’ll stay here for

He hated being controlled. Back in Merovia, he

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that freedom and had no intention of

We gave you too much freedom,

brimming with silent accusation.

what you two do in private, but in

muttered, clearly begrudging. Max, in contrast,

there’s

a barely audible scoff but knew better than to push his luck. The door closed behind them, leaving only

in half a year, isn’t it?”

“Yes, sir.”

a trial run next season. You know, the Whitley boy took over his family’s company at sixteen–I don’t