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.”

up, tummy rumbling and searching for a snack, Max

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

voice

“Grape juice.”

in this big, empty house where their parents were rarely home, he was the only one

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

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refusing to let go, clinging like a determined little monkey. Max tried shaking her off,

always sneak drinks when

looking for

me have some!” Alessia’s bossy side

pour you some.” Max, sounding long–suffering, gave in

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

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

big appetite.” Max teased, but poured

shielded it with her pudgy hands and gulped it down in a rush. She

her back and fumbled for some napkins, wiping her

with clumsy concern.

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