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.”

time five–year–old Alessia woke up, tummy rumbling and searching for a snack, Max had already uncorked the

glass as Max took a casual sip, trying out the wine–tasting techniques their etiquette tutor had taught–something he’d been curious about

what are you drinking?” Alessia’s tiny, childish voice made Max pause, an idea sparking in his

“Grape juice.”

then, Alessia was still so innocent. Despite Max’s constant pranks, in this big, empty house where their parents were

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

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arms around his leg, refusing to let go, clinging like a determined little monkey. Max tried shaking her off, but she wouldn’t

sneak drinks when I’m

rascal, looking for

bossy side

you some.” Max, sounding

releasing her grip, Alessia scrambled up onto her special chair, watching intently

so stingy.” Alessia’s face fell when she saw how little was in

appetite.” Max teased,

it with her pudgy hands and gulped it down in a rush. She drank so fast she

and fumbled for some

with clumsy concern.

the rush?” he scolded, brow

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