A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 113

“Thanks for helping out today.”

“Come on, you don’t have to say that.” Eddie flicked her forehead in a playful, big–brotherly way. “Looks like the amusement park’s off the table, huh? But you said he likes to draw, right?”

Alessia nodded.

“Mind if I talk to him for a bit?”

Her raised eyebrow said all he needed to know.

Eddie grinned and crouched down, making himself eye level with Ivan. As soon as he did, Ivan let go of Alessia’s hand and ducked behind her, using her as a shield.

Alessia didn’t try to coax him out. Instead, she just reached back and gently patted

his head.

“Ivan, at least listen when someone’s talking to you.” Her voice was soft, not even close to lecturing, but it had a calming steadiness to it that made it hard not to

relax.

Ivan stopped trying to disappear and peeked out from behind Alessia, gripping the hem of her shirt for security.

Eddie. I know, it’s a mouthful, so if you want, you can just call me Ed.” Eddie looked him straight in

hesitated, but Eddie didn’t rush him. He just kept smiling, patient, as

quick, tentative handshake–barely a touch

Eddie said

little pink, and he inched further behind

stood and held open the

your studio’s

on his face. “Just because I’m away doesn’t mean it shuts down. I have someone come by and tidy up

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are you heading

a while. I’ve got an art show coming up here. You

seatbelt and gazing out the

drop, and reached over

to their destination. Eddie, ever the gentleman, opened the

flowers and shrubs all pruned and vibrant. The studio itself was built from old red brick, carrying that romantic, old–European

stayed glued

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