A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

“She’s just a mute idiot–it’s not like I did anything to her. You think you can pin this on me just by running your mouth?”

Alessia’s gaze turned even colder at Ileana’s protest.

“You’d better hold tight to your precious spot as the Tate family’s darling, because if York so much as loses a hair on his head, I’ll make sure you lose ten. If he’s the least bit unwell, you won’t have it easy either. I mean what I say.”

As she spoke, Alessia hooked a finger into lleana’s hair and gave it a sharp fug, her threat unmistakable.

Her voice was a low, devilish whisper that made Ileana’s scalp prickle. she couldn’t name, a wave of panic washed over her.

asons

Ileana’s lips quivered. Alessia caught the motion, smirked, and finally let go.

Straightening up, Alessia’s school uniform only amplified her elegance. With her chin lifted and her posture regal, she looked every inch a queen surveying her domain.

“Well then, Miss Tate. Since you’re so eager to play, I’ll play along.”

“I won’t lose, Alessia!” Ileana shot back, desperate and shrill. “The Tate family is mine, the wealth and the status–all of it belongs to me. I won’t lose!”

The door swung open, Ileana’s voice slicing through the air–sharp and grating. Stella and Lucy both turned at the sound.

arched an eyebrow, releasing her

out the rest of

Stella could tell she was

knocking some sense into her.” Stella made a move for the door, but Alessia stopped her with a shake of her

She shot Lucy a glare, lumping her in with Ileana

Alessia didn’t spare Lucy a single glance. She slung an arm over Stella’s shoulder and

a steadying breath,

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asked, worry etched across

ghostly

I’m fine.” Ileana forced a

did Alessia

shut. Probably worried I’ll tell my dad she’s

even after being kicked out of the family.

holding something back, but she didn’t drama

seemed to

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