A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 88

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. “Ileana, is there something you’re not telling us? If there’s anything troubling you, you can talk to us. Mom, Dad, your brothers–we’ll do everything we can to help.”

“And what exactly can you help me with?” Ileana’s face was openly mocking, not even trying to hide her scorn.

“Can you get me into the academy? Buy me a thirty–thousand–dollar dress? Or maybe move me out of this tiny, filthy apartment building? What is it, exactly, that you all can do for me? What can you possibly give me that I actually want?”

Her words hit like a slap, leaving everyone in the room visibly shaken and pale.

“Are you serious about all this?” Ethan, the eldest, was usually the most composed. His gaze was dark and deep as a midnight well, fixed on Ileana, but she didn’t even flinch.

And at that moment, he finally understood.

“So, when exactly did you find out you were the Tate family’s missing daughter?” Liam finally voiced the question none of them dared to ask, and Ileana’s eyes flickered with a hint of guilt.

“That’s not something you need to know.” Ileana stood up, impatience creeping into

her voice.

we’re strangers. Don’t bother me, and I won’t bother

there, chin lifted high in

a daughter named Ileana!” Brendan’s voice was eerily calm. “And about that million–you can rest easy. Even if the

closed his eyes, shutting down every trace of emotion. “Go. If

day forward, Ileana

bus announced the next stop, and Zachary stepped off almost on

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sky; the evening sun was sinking slowly,

choice, Alessia found herself being ushered

d‘ led them to their table. The whole place was empty except

After all, you wouldn’t have a chance to dine here if

faint, amused

you around, I doubt I could stomach even

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