A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 101

“Looking forward to our next meeting, my dear sister.”

Alessia glanced at the text on her phone, a cold, derisive snort escaping her lips.

“Funny. You never call me ‘dear‘ in person. What a creep.”

“Lessie, what are you muttering about over there? Dinner’s ready!”

“Coming.” Alessia pocketed her phone without bothering to reply.

Late at night, when the house was silent and still, a young girl tossed and turned in her bed, her brow furrowed as if trapped in the throes of an unsettling dream.

“Young master, this is the wine your father asked me to bring back.”

“Put it in the cellar.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Wait.”

“Leave it here,” Max said, pointing to the table.

“Here?”

“Is there a problem?” Max raised an eyebrow. The assistant immediately shook his

head.

“No… no, sir.”

Alessia woke up, tummy rumbling and searching for a snack, Max had already

deep red liquid swirled languidly in a crystal glass as Max took a casual sip, trying out the wine–tasting techniques their etiquette

you drinking?” Alessia’s tiny, childish voice made Max pause, an idea

“Grape juice.”

Despite Max’s constant pranks, in this big, empty house where their parents were rarely home, he was the only one she could talk to, the

a little sour.” Max made as if to pull the glass away, but

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clinging like a determined little monkey. Max tried shaking her off, but

lying. You always sneak drinks

little rascal, looking

side showed through

go. I’ll pour you some.” Max, sounding long–suffering, gave

grip, Alessia scrambled up onto her special chair, watching intently as Max poured the tiniest bit

Alessia’s face fell when she saw how little was in the cup, and she

a little gremlin, you sure have a big appetite.” Max teased, but poured her a

pudgy hands and gulped it down in a

her back and fumbled for

with clumsy concern.

he scolded, brow