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

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

tiny, childish voice made

“Grape juice.”

it good?” Back then, Alessia was still so innocent. Despite Max’s constant pranks, in this big, empty house where

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

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arms around his leg, refusing to let go, clinging like a determined

lying. You always sneak drinks when

little rascal, looking for trouble,

side showed through even at that

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

scrambled up onto her special chair, watching intently

when she saw how little was in the cup, and she glared at him

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

wanted to argue, but when Max looked like he’d take the cup back, she quickly shielded it with her pudgy hands and gulped it down in a rush. She drank so fast she

and fumbled for

with clumsy concern.

he

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